Question 1

How was World War II an important part of many women's lives?

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A)  Many women became part of newly formed armed forces.
B)  Russian women actually fought in combat.
C)  Many spies came from the ranks of women.
D)  Thousands of women became employed to replace men who were in the military.
E)  All of these emphasize the importance of women in World War II. E

Question 2

Refer to some decisions that Hitler made that were particularly disastrous for Germany.

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Some of the decisions made by Hitler that were particularly disastrous for Germany include:

1. Invading the Soviet Union: Hitler's decision to invade the Soviet Union in 1941, despite the failure of Napoleon's similar campaign, led to a costly and ultimately unsuccessful war on the Eastern Front. This decision stretched Germany's resources thin and ultimately contributed to their defeat in World War II.

2. Declaring war on the United States: After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hitler made the disastrous decision to declare war on the United States, bringing a powerful new enemy into the conflict and further straining Germany's already overstretched military.

3. The Holocaust: Hitler's policy of genocide against the Jewish people not only led to the deaths of millions of innocent civilians, but also diverted valuable resources and manpower away from the war effort, weakening Germany's position in the long run.

4. Ignoring military advice: Hitler's insistence on micromanaging military strategy and ignoring the advice of his generals led to a number of strategic blunders, such as the failed invasion of the Soviet Union and the costly Battle of Stalingrad.

Overall, Hitler's decisions during his time in power had devastating consequences for Germany, leading to the country's eventual defeat in World War II and the widespread destruction of its infrastructure and economy.

Question 3

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? 
 Anschluss

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Anschluss refers to the annexation of Austria into Nazi Germany in 1938. This event was orchestrated by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime, and it took place in Austria. The Anschluss occurred on March 12, 1938, and it was a significant event because it violated the Treaty of Versailles and the Treaty of St. Germain, which had prohibited the union of Austria and Germany. The Anschluss also marked a major step in Hitler's expansionist policies and ultimately contributed to the outbreak of World War II.

Question 4

Although it appeared that America suffered total defeat at Pearl Harbor, the Japanese failed to destroy the ____ which were later able to make combat against Japan only five months later at Midway.

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A)  runways at Hickam field.
B)  America's main battleships
C)  marine corps stationed on the island
D)  aircraft carriers
E)  submarines

Question 5

Why did Nazi Germany lose World War II?

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Question 6

​ The Soviet general that defeated the Germany army at the Battle of Stalingrad was _________.

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A)  ​Georgi Zhukov
B)  ​Friedrich Paulus
C)  ​Konstantin Rokossovsky
D)  ​Ivan Kosev
E)  ​Alexander Konisov

Question 7

What were the primary reasons for Hitler's string of successes early in the war?

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Question 8

The task of carrying out the "Final Solution" was given to __________.​

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A)  ​Heinrich Himmler
B)  ​Joseph Goebbels
C)  ​Erwin Rommel
D)  ​Adolf Eichmann
E)  ​Rudolph Hess

Question 9

How did the war change the role of women? ​

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Question 10

All of the following tries to explain why the Western democracies did not react to Hitler EXCEPT

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A)  nations and their peoples could not believe that another World War could happen.
B)  sympathy for Germany and the harsh treatment of the Treaty of Versailles.
C)  there was a greater fear of communism than fascism.
D)  economic concerns were priorities in many nations, resulting from the Great Depression.
E)  nations feared that punishing Germany would drive it to ally with Japan and Russia.

Question 11

Please use this outline map of Europe to answer the question(s).

-On a map of Europe, designate the location of the following military engagements: Warsaw, Dunkirk, the London blitz, Leningrad, Moscow, Stalingrad, and Normandy.

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Question 12

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? 
 Battle of Midway

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Question 13

Why did thousands of Americans and Europeans become involved in the Spanish Civil War?

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A)  They recognized the dangerous possibility that communism would succeed in Spain.
B)  They fought as mercenaries.
C)  They were fighting for a victorious democratic Spain.
D)  Many joined with the Italian fighting to uphold the Spanish Republic.
E)  Franco was seen as the embodiment of the Enlightenment.

Question 14

Which of the following statements in regard to the war in the Pacific is NOT true?

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A)  The Japanese lost th eir  initiative at the Battle of Midway.
B)  The breaking of the Japanese naval code was important to the American offensive.
C)  Japanese suffered a severe loss to its potential air power at Midway.
D)  Japanese soldiers surrendered by the thousands fearing they would be abandoned on isolated Pacific islands.
E)  Americans feared the entry of the Soviet Union in the Pacific Theater.

Question 15

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? 
 Nazi Soviet Pact

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Question 16

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? 
 Stalingrad

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Question 17

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? 
 Danzig

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Question 18

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? 
 D-Day

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Question 19

The Maginot Line was​

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A)  ​the French defensive fortifications built on the German border.
B)  ​the demarcation in Czechoslovakia indicating how much of the Sudetenland Germany could take.
C)  ​the border between Poland and Germany that Britain and France swore to defend.
D)  ​the French Air Force plan for attacking Germany.
E)  ​the line that divided France after their surrender in 1940.

Question 20

Resi stance was in important part of World War II. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

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A)  Claus von Stauffenberg  succeeded in his plan to assassinate high level German officials.
B)  Tito and his guerrilla force tied down huge numbers of German fighting men.
C)  Revolts took place in ghettos and camps.
D)  Norwegians destroyed supplies of heavy water.
E)  Italian partisans help to free Italy from the fascists.

Exam 13: World War II: Western Civilization in the Balance

How was World War II an important part of many women's lives?

Refer to some decisions that Hitler made that were particularly disastrous for Germany.

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? Anschluss

Although it appeared that America suffered total defeat at Pearl Harbor, the Japanese failed to destroy the ____ which were later able to make combat against Japan only five months later at Midway.

Why did Nazi Germany lose World War II?

​ The Soviet general that defeated the Germany army at the Battle of Stalingrad was _________.

What were the primary reasons for Hitler's string of successes early in the war?

The task of carrying out the "Final Solution" was given to __________.​

How did the war change the role of women? ​

All of the following tries to explain why the Western democracies did not react to Hitler EXCEPT

Please use this outline map of Europe to answer the question(s). -On a map of Europe, designate the location of the following military engagements: Warsaw, Dunkirk, the London blitz, Leningrad, Moscow, Stalingrad, and Normandy.

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? Battle of Midway

Why did thousands of Americans and Europeans become involved in the Spanish Civil War?

Which of the following statements in regard to the war in the Pacific is NOT true?

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? Nazi Soviet Pact

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? Stalingrad

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? Danzig

Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? D-Day

The Maginot Line was​

Resi stance was in important part of World War II. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

The Soviet general that defeated the Germany army at the Battle of Stalingrad was _________.

The task of carrying out the "Final Solution" was given to __________.

How did the war change the role of women?

The Maginot Line was