Question 6 • GISD YAG-Aligned TX-US History Studies Since 1877 B-CR
At the Arcadia Conference in January, 1942, what argument persuaded President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill to pursue a “Europe-first” strategy?
Answer
A
Germany was threatening Great Britain and the Soviet Union.
B
The US was preparing to fight Japan, the strongest Axis nation.
C
Military leaders felt it was necessary to focus on Europe first.
D
The Allies had to stop Germany from sending reinforcements to Japan.