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World War II: The Road to War and Key Battles

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What was the main reason behind the British policy of appeasement?

To avoid another devastating war in Europe (correct)
To strengthen their alliance with France and Poland
To show support for the Nazi regime
To protect their colonies from German aggression

What was the significance of the Lend-Lease Act of 1941?

It established the Nazi-Soviet non-aggression pact
It imposed economic sanctions on Japan
It enabled the US to provide military aid to Britain and other allies (correct)
It allowed the US to declare war on Germany

What was the turning point in the Battle of Britain?

The development of radar technology (correct)
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
The introduction of the Spitfire fighter plane
The invasion of the Soviet Union

Why did Hitler invade the Soviet Union?

To gain access to the Soviet Union's oil reserves (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor?

To prevent the US Pacific Fleet from interfering with Japanese expansion in Asia (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Doolittle Raid?

It boosted American morale and showed that the Japanese homeland was vulnerable to attack (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Munich Conference?

Britain and France declared war on Germany (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Nazi-Soviet non-aggression pact?

To divide Eastern Europe into Soviet and German spheres of influence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of El Alamein?

It was a decisive Allied victory in North Africa (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Ultra Double-Cross system?

To feed false information to the Germans (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of Operation Overlord?

To invade and liberate France from German occupation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind the United States' decision to use atomic bombs against Japan?

To avoid a prolonged and costly invasion of Japan (D) Signup and view all the answers

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