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World War II European Theatre-War in Europe and the Atlantic

Name of Battle Date(s) Who Won? Overall Casualties Significance

Battle of the Atlantic

Battle of Stalingrad

Operation Torch

Battle of

Battle of the Bulge

D-Day-

Battle of Berlin

VE Day -Victory in Europe Day

Questions-European Theatre

1. : a. What was the ? b. How many were built in the by 1943? c. What is a convoy? d. How were they used?

2. : a. What was the objective of this battle? b. How long was the battle? c. Name the Motto of the defenders in this battle.

3. Operation Torch: a. What was the name of the American general involved in Operation Torch? b. What position did he gain? c. What was the name of the German General? d. What was his nickname?

4. Battle of Anzio: a. Who was it that made sure that Mussolini controlled Italy? b. What was the underground resistance called throughout Italy? c. What were they resisting or objecting to?

5. D-Day-Operation Overlord: a. What nation/country were the Allies attempting to liberate/set free? b. What was the name of the General who made it all the way to Paris? c. In which area were the D-Day landings?

6. : a. What was the German Objective to this battle? b. Where was this battle fought? c. How did the Battle of the Bulge get its name?

7. : a. Who was ultimately defeated in this battle? b. What two countries were involved on the offensive attack? c. Why was Berlin the key to the ?

8. VE Day: Victory in Europe Day: a. What was Dwight Eisenhower’s position during VE Day? b. What German was given the authority to sign the surrender on VE Day? c. Who celebrated his birthday on VE Day? Lewis County High School----NTI Days 35-37-US History The End of World War II in the Pacific

Directions: Answer all parts of each question in a word document titled like above.

A. Identify and explain TWO reasons why President Truman and his advisers decided to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. B. In the years immediately following , some people argued that Truman should not have dropped the bomb. What are TWO arguments these people made against Truman’s decision? Scoring Guide

Student gives correct answers for Part A and B. All explanations are 4- clear and complete with correct supporting details. There is evidence 100% of strong and clear understanding of the concept. There are no gaps in understanding. Student gives mostly correct answers for Part A and B. The 3- explanations are correct but possibly unclear or leave gaps in 80% understanding. There is less evidence for strong or clear understanding. Student answers 1 (A and B) part of the questions completely but 2- lacks a cohesive answer for all parts of the question. Shows some 60% evidence of understanding but lacks strength. Student gives a weak, incomplete partial answer. There is little to no 1- evidence of understanding. 50% Student response is totally incorrect or irrelevant. (Answer does not 0 apply to the question asked.) B No response was given.