Question
Why did the United States choose to land in North Africa before continental Europe?(1 point)
Responses
U.S troops could safely land in North Africa since it was controlled by the Allies.
U.S troops could safely land in North Africa since it was controlled by the Allies.
North Africa bordered Germany, making invasion easier.
North Africa bordered Germany, making invasion easier.
North Africa had betrayed Germany and asked for Allied help.
North Africa had betrayed Germany and asked for Allied help.
North Africa was allied with the Soviet Union, making an alliance convenient.
Responses
U.S troops could safely land in North Africa since it was controlled by the Allies.
U.S troops could safely land in North Africa since it was controlled by the Allies.
North Africa bordered Germany, making invasion easier.
North Africa bordered Germany, making invasion easier.
North Africa had betrayed Germany and asked for Allied help.
North Africa had betrayed Germany and asked for Allied help.
North Africa was allied with the Soviet Union, making an alliance convenient.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**U.S troops could safely land in North Africa since it was controlled by the Allies.**
This choice reflects the strategic decision to land in a location where the Allies had more control and could establish a foothold before planning further operations into mainland Europe.
**U.S troops could safely land in North Africa since it was controlled by the Allies.**
This choice reflects the strategic decision to land in a location where the Allies had more control and could establish a foothold before planning further operations into mainland Europe.