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EX 8.9: Events of WWII

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12.C: Events of WWII

1. Which of the following best describes WWII? a. A small war between a few countries that resulted in few deaths b. A war between Asia and Europe that was fought over control of the Indian Ocean c. A war between Japan and the United States that involved an atomic bomb d. A war between various countries around the world that resulted in more deaths than any other war

2. Which of the following best describes the use of the above technology? a. Japan used this technology against the US at Pearl Harbor b. The United States used this technology to end the war early c. The Germans used this technology against Israel and the Jewish People d. This technology has never been used in war

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EX 8.9: Events of WWII

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3. Which of the following correctly pairs combatants? I. II. III. USA Russia France Germany Italy USA

a. b. c. d.

I only II only III only II and III

4. The above picture shows the United States arriving on the northern shores of France. What is the term for this event? _____________

5. Which of the following best describes the outcome of the war? a. The Axis powers defeated the Entente powers b. The Allied powers defeated the Axis powers c. The Central powers defeated the Axis powers d. The Entente powers defeated the Allied powers