World War II Pre-Test

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What peace treaty was signed to end World War I?

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The Treaty of Versailles

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The Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to -

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take blame or responsibility for starting the war, pay for the damages of the war, reduce the size of and weaken its military

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What international organization was formed after World War I to try and keep the peace and avoid another world war?

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The League of Nations

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World War II started in 1939 when -

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Germany invaded Poland

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Who was the President of the United States during most of World War II?

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during most of World War II?

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Adolf Hitler

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From the perspective of the United States, how were World War I and World War II similar?

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Although they tried to remain neutral at the start, the US eventually entered both wars

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Which of the following events brought the United States into World War II?
The sinking of the Lusitania by German U-boats,
Japan's surprise attack on the American naval fleet at Pearl Harbor,
The discovery of the Zimmerman telegram,
Germany's blockade of Great Britain

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Japan's surprise attack on the American naval fleet at Pearl Harbor

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Where did the Allied Powers land on D-Day on June 6, 1944? Options: Italy, the Soviet Union, Great Britain, France

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France

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World War II ended in August 1945 when -

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the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan