Question 1

What was a major cause of World War II?

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The Treaty of Versailles

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The Louisiana Purchase

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The Spanish-American War

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The Bolshevik Revolution

Question 2

What is fascism?

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A political system that emphasizes strong central authority and nationalism

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A style of painting

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A type of dance

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A sport played with a ball

Question 3

What was the outcome of the Battle of Britain?

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The Royal Air Force successfully defended Britain against the German Luftwaffe

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The battle ended in a draw

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The Royal Navy won the battle

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Germany conquered Britain

Question 4

What was one of the key roles of women in World War Two?

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Working in factories to produce war supplies

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Leading armies in battle

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Flying combat missions

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Fighting on the front lines

Question 5

How did World War Two impact African-Americans?

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Many found jobs in factories and military service

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There were no changes at all

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They all moved to Europe

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They lost their rights

Question 6

What happened to many Japanese-Americans during World War II?

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They were placed in internment camps

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They were elected to government positions

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They were given extra freedoms

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They were allowed to fight in the war

Question 7

Why is the Normandy Invasion significant?

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It was a major turning point in World War II that led to the liberation of Western Europe.

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It was the end of Germany's naval power.

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It was a peace treaty between the Allies and Axis.

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It was the first battle of World War II.

Question 8

What is the importance of the Battle of the Bulge?

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It marked the last major German offensive on the Western Front during World War II.

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It was a battle fought in the Pacific during World War II.

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It was a French victory against Germany in 1940.

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It was the first battle of World War I.

Question 9

Why is the Battle of Midway important?

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It was a turning point in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

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It ended with the surrender of Japan.

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It was a major victory for Germany.

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It was the first battle fought in Europe.

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the purpose of island-hopping during World War II?

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To capture strategic islands to move closer to the enemy

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To deliver supplies to isolated islands

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To create new islands for military bases

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To organize leisure trips for soldiers

Question 11

What was the Manhattan Project?

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A secret U.S. project to develop atomic bombs during World War II

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A project to create the first computer

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A program for training soldiers in combat

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A plan to build a new bridge in New York

Question 12

What two cities were destroyed by atomic weapons during World War II?

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Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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Berlin and Paris

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London and Rome

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Tokyo and Osaka

Question 13

What is one domestic result of World War Two?

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The creation of the GI Bill

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The establishment of the United Nations

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The rise of the internet

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The invention of the smartphone

Question 14

What is one foreign result of World War Two?

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The formation of NATO

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The signing of the Constitution

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The fall of the Berlin Wall

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The Cold War

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