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What was the significance of D-Day in World War II?

  • It was the day the atomic bomb was dropped on Japan.
  • It was a treaty between two nations agreeing not to attack each other.
  • It was when Allied forces landed in Normandy to liberate Western Europe from Nazi control. (correct)
  • It marked the end of the war in Europe.

    • What does VE-Day signify?

  • The date the atomic bomb was dropped on Japan.
  • The start of World War II.
  • Victory in Europe Day, marking the end of World War II in Europe. (correct)
  • The beginning of the Manhattan Project.

    • What was the Manhattan Project during World War II?

  • The secret U.S. project to develop the atomic bomb. (correct)
  • A major air campaign fought over southern England.
  • A policy of making concessions to an aggressor to avoid conflict.
  • A treaty between the British and French governments.

    • What is appeasement in the context of WWII?

    <p>A policy of making concessions to an aggressor to avoid conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Adolf Hitler in the context of WWII?

    <p>German dictator and leader of the Nazi Party during WWII.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Lend-lease Act involve during WWII?

    <p>A U.S. policy providing military aid to foreign nations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which military campaign in World War II was the longest continuous battle fought to control the Atlantic shipping lanes?

    <p>Battle of the Atlantic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) during WWII?

    <p>Non-combat roles for women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who succeeded President Roosevelt as the 33rd president of the United States?

    <p>President Truman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the GI Bill of Rights in the U.S.?

    <p>Reintegrating veterans into society with benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries were part of the Axis Powers during World War II?

    <p>Germany, Italy, Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the U.S. Neutrality Act aim to prevent during World War II?

    <p>Involvement in World War II conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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