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Quiz for Document 25–4: Soldiers Send Messages Home, 1942–1945

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. For many American soldiers, how did the experience of war shape their goals during the war?

They centered their attention on surviving to see victory.

They wanted nothing more than to reconcile with their enemies.

They became doubly convinced of the importance of democracy.

They grew committed to the principle of “winning hearts and minds.”

2. What impact did combat have on the letter writers?

They decided to leave the military.

They had greater sympathy for enemy troops.

They experienced psychological effects.

They lost faith in the war’s purpose.

3. What did the letters imply about the role of aircraft during the war?

Aircraft played a very limited role in the conflict.

Aircraft crews faced the most dangerous missions.

Aircraft were used primarily for transporting supplies.

Aircraft played a significant role in the conflict.