End of WWII and the Cold War Quiz

What battle was the turning point in WWII for the Allies?

• The invasion of Poland
• The Battle of Britain
• The Battle of Stalingrad
• The attack on Pearl Harbor

Hitler’s “Final Solution” included:

• A peace treaty with the Allies
• The mass genocide of Jewish people and other targeted groups
• The rebuilding of Germany’s economy
• The development of new weapons

Despite her situation, what was Anne Frank's outlook on life?

• She became bitter and resentful
• She remained hopeful and believed in the goodness of people
• She lost all faith in humanity
• She focused only on her survival, disregarding others

What was the main reason Truman decided to drop the atomic bomb on Japan?

• To demonstrate military superiority over the Soviet Union
• To force Japan to surrender and end the war quickly saving the lives of a million US soldiers
• To seek revenge for the attack on Pearl Harbor
• To test the bomb’s effectiveness on a real city

What structure in Berlin, Germany, became a symbol of the Cold War?

• The Reichstag
• The Berlin Wall
• The Brandenburg Gate
• The Soviet Embassy

What were the basic philosophical differences between the United States and the Soviet Union at the root of the Cold War?

• The United States supported capitalism and democracy, while the Soviet Union promoted communism and a one-party state.
• The United States wanted to expand its territory, while the Soviet Union sought to remain isolated.
• Both nations agreed on communism but disagreed on military strategies.
• The United States focused on agriculture, while the Soviet Union prioritized industrialization.