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1. Which event triggered the United States' entry into World War
II in December 1941?
A. The bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan
B. The invasion of Poland by Germany
C. The attack on the USS Maine in Havana Harbor
D. The sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine
Answer: A. The bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan
Rationale: The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, led
to the United States officially entering World War II as a result of
Japan's surprise military strike on the U.S. naval base in Hawaii.
2. Which military leader was in charge of the Allied forces in
Europe during World War II?
A. General Douglas MacArthur
B. General Dwight D. Eisenhower
C. General George S. Patton
D. General Omar Bradley
Answer: B. General Dwight D. Eisenhower
Rationale: General Dwight D. Eisenhower was appointed
Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in
Europe during World War II and played a crucial role in the
planning and execution of the D-Day invasion.
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