1. War in Europe and Africa
Chapter 13 Section 2
War in Europe and Africa

2. How did the United States build up its armed forces so quickly
How did the United States build up its armed forces so quickly? What was the name of the law that made this possible?
Millions of men volunteered and millions more were drafted. The law was called the Selective Service Act.

3. Who were the 99th Fighter Squadron
Who were the 99th Fighter Squadron? Why were there only African American pilots in this unit?
They were the Tuskegee Airmen. There were only African Americans in this unit because the military was still segregated.

4. Why was gaining control of Egypt important for the Axis powers?
The Axis powers wanted control of Egypt because then they would control the Suez Canal, the shortest sea route to the oil fields of Middle East.

5. Which allied power captured Berlin?
The Soviet Union captured Berlin.

6. What was the last territory in North Africa held by the Axis?
Tunisia was the last territory in North Africa held by the Axis.

7. What problems did the Germans face in the Soviet Union?
The problems the Germans faced in the Soviet Union were they had no food or supplies.

8. Why was D-Day important?
D-Day was important because the Allies were able to successfully bring troops into France.

9. What was the purpose of the Yalta Conference?
The conference was held to make plans for the end of the war and the future of Europe

10. When did the war in Europe end? What was this date referred to as?
The War in Europe ended May 8, This date was called V-E Day.

11. What was the Holocaust? What were its results?
The Holocaust is the killing of 6 million Jewish people. The results were: an estimated 11 million people were killed.

12. What was the name of the largest concentration camp
What was the name of the largest concentration camp? Where was it located?
Auschwitz, the largest concentration camp, is located in Poland.