America’s Entry into the War

Question 1

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 2

The United States formally entered World War II following the Japanese attack on

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Pearl Harbor

Question 3

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

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Asia

Question 4

Roosevelt’s Four Freedoms speech signaled a shift in US foreign policy from isolationism to

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internationalism.

Question 5

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

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the Lend-Lease Act

Question 6

Passage of the Lend-Lease Act in 1941 signaled

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the end of American neutrality in World War II.

Question 7

During the 1930s the United States followed a foreign policy of isolationism. Which is the best example of that policy?

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avoiding alliances with other nations

Question 8

Why did the 1939 cash-and-carry amendment to the Neutrality Acts favor Britain over Germany?

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Britain had a larger fleet of ships to carry arms than Germany.

Question 9

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

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Hitler wanted to prevent a two-front war.

Question 10

How did the Destroyers for Bases agreement President Roosevelt signed help Britain and its allies?

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The agreement put US bases on British territory.

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