America’s Entry into the War

Question 1

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Lend-Lease Act

Question 2

Why did Germany sign a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union in 1939?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Hitler wanted to prevent a two-front war.

Question 3

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Germany’s growing power and Britain’s desperate need

Question 4

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Evacuation of Dunkirk

Question 5

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

1930s

Question 6

Where did US military officials expect the Japanese to attack during World War II?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Asia

Question 7

Which of the following was a reason the US adopted a policy of isolationism before World War II?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the large number of American casualties in World War I

Question 8

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by avoiding alliances and other international relationships

Question 9

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Poland

America’s Entry into the War Answers