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Topic 7.7 · c. 1900–present

Conducting World War II

World War II mobilized entire societies and involved fighting across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Bombing, new weapons, and civilian suffering marked the war.

Topic 7.7 / Review

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What to know

World War II mobilized entire societies and involved fighting across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Bombing, new weapons, and civilian suffering marked the war.

Example 1Blitzkrieg

Blitzkrieg combined rapid movement with concentrated military force.

Example 2strategic bombing

Strategic bombing brought the war into cities and civilian life.

Example 3atomic bombs

Atomic bombs caused catastrophic destruction in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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01 / Multiple choice · 3 questions

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Question 01

Which example fits this clue? This example combined rapid movement with concentrated military force.

Question 02

Which example fits this clue? This example brought the war into cities and civilian life.

Question 03

Which example fits this clue? This example caused catastrophic destruction in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

02 / Write with evidence

Write a short response

How did World War II differ from earlier conflicts?

  1. Make a claim that answers the question.
  2. Use two examples from the review.
  3. Explain how the examples support your claim.
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World War II mobilized entire societies and involved fighting across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Blitzkrieg combined rapid movement with concentrated military force. Strategic bombing brought the war into cities and civilian life.

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Blitzkrieg

Blitzkrieg combined rapid movement with concentrated military force.

strategic bombing

Strategic bombing brought the war into cities and civilian life.

atomic bombs

Atomic bombs caused catastrophic destruction in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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