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Question 1

George C. Marshall became the top general in the U.S. Army during World War II.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Even though the United States had not officially declared war against Germany, by autumn of 1941 the two countries were essentially at war with each other in the North Atlantic.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 3

Prior to 1939, many Americans had hoped that Germany and the Soviet Union would go to war with each other.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 4

The first atomic bomb dropped on Japan fell on
 
  A) Tokyo.
  B) Hiroshima.
  C) Osaka.
  D) Nagasaki.

Question 5

Why did Americans think that using nuclear bombs against Japan was necessary?
 
  A) A land invasion of Japan would cost many American lives.
  B) Some wanted revenge for Pearl Harbor.
  C) Some wanted to drop the bomb to justify its expensive cost and development.
  D) All of the above.



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Answer 1

Answer: TRUE

Answer 2

Answer: TRUE

Answer 3

Answer: TRUE

Answer 4

Answer: B

Answer 5

Answer: D




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