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Which caused the US Army to take over the atomic research project being conducted at Columbia University in the early 1940s?A. the first atomic bomb testB. a letter from Albert EinsteinC. Japan's research into atomic bombsD. the US entry into World War II
At the Potsdam Conference, which country did Allied leaders make larger?A. GermanyB. the Soviet UnionC. FranceD. Poland
How did Poland change after the war?A. It lost some of its western land to Germany.B. It gained land from Germany in the west.C. It became a member of the Allies.D. It maintained its neutrality.
As they moved toward their final military targets in World War II, Allied troopsA. encountered heavy German civilian resistance.B. discovered Nazi concentration camps.C. were surprised to find German cities in ruins.D. captured Hitler and his high-level staff.
What was a concern of some scientists after the Manhattan Project?A. With Germany defeated, they did not think that Japan would be a threat.B. They did not think that Truman was knowledgeable enough about atomic options.C. With Germany defeated, they did not think there was a need for an atomic weapon.D. They did not think the US had adequate staffing to continue development of weapons.
The town of Los Alamos, New Mexico, was built by the US government in the early 1940s as a siteA. for research on atomic weapons.B. for the first atomic bomb test.C. to house planes with atomic weapons.D. to house scientists from Nazi Germany.
After World War II, why did the Soviet Union take over a number of countries to its west?A. to create a buffer zone between itself and the Western powersB. to build an empire to rival that of enemies such as the United StatesC. to punish Germany for its aggression during the warD. to ensure compliance with the Declaration on Liberated Europe
Which of the following labels best describes the shaded areas on the map?A. Western EuropeB. East GermanyC. Communist StatesD. United States
During World War II, who was the commander-in-chief of the Pacific fleet?A. Dwight D. EisenhowerB. Douglas MacArthurC. Chester NimitzD. George S. Patton
The international peacekeeping organization formed directly after World War II was calledA. the European Common Market.B. the League of Nations.C. the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.D. the United Nations.
Which Allied nation dropped the atomic bomb on Japan in 1945?A. BritainB. United StatesC. AustraliaD. France
At the Yalta Conference, what did Allied leaders decide to do with Germany?A. divide it into four Allied-occupied zonesB. divide its territory among neighboring countriesC. make it a territory of the United StatesD. make it a democracy with free elections
During World War II, the Battle of Guadalcanal was significant because itA. was the first decisive victory for American naval forces.B. evened out the naval strength of the Japanese and US navies.C. was the first major Allied offensive against Japanese forces.D. allowed Japan to construct an airfield from which to attack the Allies.
During World War II, which battle was the first significant US victory in the Pacific?A. Battle of the Coral SeaB. Battle of MidwayC. Battle of GuadalcanalD. Battle of Iwo Jima
Why did President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill want to create the Declaration on Liberated Europe?A. They wanted to make sure Germany would not be able to start another war of aggression.B. They wanted to curb Joseph Stalin's power and limit the spread of the Soviet Union.C. They wanted to ensure that the nations under German control would again be free.D. They wanted to create an international organization to prevent global wars in the future.
How did US pilots contribute to the Allied war effort in Europe during World War II?A. They carried out countless bombing raids on targets in Germany.B. They sank ships carrying supplies to Britain and the Soviet Union.C. They trained British pilots in effective air support techniques.D. They ferried retreating troops between Europe and Great Britain.
During World War II, which was an Allied nation?A. ChinaB. Hong KongC. JapanD. the Philippines
During World War II, US naval forces were able to intercept the Japanese fleet before it reached Midway becauseA. US ships were on their way to Japan when they met the outbound fleet.B. US ships waited near the island to intercept inbound Japanese ships.C. US intelligence had deciphered messages laying out the Japanese plan.D. US warplanes on their way to Japan happened to spot the inbound fleet.
During World War II, the Battle of the Coral Sea was significant because itA. evened the naval strength of the Japanese and US fleets.B. was the first significant win for the Allies in the Pacific.C. denied the Japanese the chance to launch a direct attack on Australia.D. was the first sea battle in which warships directly confronted one another.
Which of the following occurred after Allied forces invaded the Italian mainland in 1943?A. German forces retreated from Italy.B. Axis forces repelled the Allies.C. Italian forces quickly surrendered.D. Italian forces helped Mussolini escape.