The Major Consequence of the Allied Conquest of Sicily in August

question 20

Multiple Choice

The major consequence of the Allied conquest of Sicily in August 1943 was

• A) a modification of the demand for unconditional surrender of Italy.
• B) the overthrow of Mussolini and Italy's unconditional surrender.
• C) the swift Allied conquest of the Italian peninsula.
• D) a conflict between Churchill and General Eisenhower over the invasion of the Italian mainland.
• E) the threat of a Communist takeover of the Italian government.

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Definitions:

Common Iliac Artery

A large artery that divides into the internal and external iliac arteries, supplying blood to the pelvis and lower limbs.

Bifurcation

Bifurcation refers to the process or point at which a structure divides into two branches or parts, often used in reference to blood vessels or branching patterns in biology.

Abdominal Aorta

The largest artery in the abdominal cavity that delivers oxygen-rich blood to the abdominal organs, pelvis, and legs.

Thoracic Wall

The bony and muscular structures forming the chest cavity that protect thoracic organs and assist in breathing.