1. The Allies adopted a “Europe First” strategy because
A Japan’s victory at the Battle of Coral Sea had frustrated Allied objectives.
B Germany, Italy, and Japan developed a coordinated strategy for victory.
C Italy threatened to conquer from the eastern Adriatic to East Africa.
D only Germany was considered a serious long-term threat.
2. Following the battle of Stalingrad,
A German troops continued their blitzkrieg eastward.
B Hitler controlled the Caucasus oil fields.
C both German and Soviet troops refused to surrender.
D Hitler’s plans of dominating Europe had ended.
3. Allied bombing of Germany in 1942 changed the war because it
A helped pave the way for a later all-out offensive.
B allowed the Allies to avoid fighting in Italy.
C permitted German forces to occupy the best defensive positions.
D placed additional pressure on Soviet troops.
4. Why was the campaign in Northern Africa so important to the outcome of the war?
A It helped the Allies prepare for an invasion of Italy.
B It prevented the Germans from gaining control of Northern Africa.
C It led to the immediate defeat of the German army in Europe.
D It gave the Allies control of valuable military installations and resources.