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

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.

Question 3

Look at the map.Europe in 1940This map illustrates

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the countries occupied by Germany.

Question 4

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 5

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

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Poland

Question 6

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

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the Evacuation of Dunkirk

Question 7

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

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the Lend-Lease Act

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

What action broke off US negotiations with Japan?

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Japan’s invasion of Indochina

Question 10

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

America’s Entry into the War Answers