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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A: Germany’s growing power and Britain’s desperate need

Question 2

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

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B: the large number of American casualties in World War I

Question 3

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

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C: Pearl Harbor

Question 4

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

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B: Asia

Question 5

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

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B: internationalism.

Question 6

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

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D: the Lend-Lease Act

Question 7

Passage of the Lend-Lease Act in 1941 signaled

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B: the end of American neutrality in World War II.

Question 8

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

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D: Poland

Question 9

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

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C: avoiding alliances with other nations

Question 10

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

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A: by avoiding alliances and other international relationships

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