America’s Entry into the War

Question 1

During which decade did the US pursue a policy of isolationism?

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1930s

Question 2

Germany’s invasion of which country started World War II?

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Poland

Question 3

What saved many British and French forces from the Germans in 1940?

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the Evacuation of Dunkirk

Question 4

What US action in 1941 angered the Japanese and resulted in the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

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The US froze Japan’s assets and exports.

Question 5

What made it increasingly difficult for President Roosevelt to stay neutral during World War II?

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Germany’s growing power and Britain’s desperate need

Question 6

Which piece of Roosevelt’s legislation, passed in 1941, stirred up the most controversy?

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the Lend-Lease Act

Question 7

Look at the map.Europe in 1940This map illustrates

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the countries occupied by Germany.

Question 8

How did the United States demonstrate its isolationist policy before World War II?

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by avoiding alliances and other international relationships

Question 9

Passage of the Lend-Lease Act in 1941 signaled

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the end of American neutrality in World War II.

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