America’s Entry into the War Answers

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

A
Hawaii
B
Asia
C
Europe
D
Washington, DC
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Which piece of Roosevelt’s legislation, passed in 1941, stirred up the most controversy?

A
the cash-and-carry amendment
B
the Neutrality Acts
C
the Destroyers for Bases agreement
D
the Lend-Lease Act
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The United States formally entered World War II following the Japanese attack on

A
Nanjing
B
Indochina
C
Pearl Harbor
D
the Philippines
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How did the United States demonstrate its isolationist policy before World War II?

A
by avoiding alliances and other international relationships
B
by encouraging alliances and international relationships
C
by avoiding friendships with other foreign countries
D
by encouraging independence among states in the US
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Why did Germany sign a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union in 1939?

A
Hitler wanted to prevent a two-front war.
B
Hitler wanted to make the Soviet Union part of Germany.
C
Hitler wanted to make the Soviet Union a close ally.
D
Hitler wanted the Soviet Union to loan Germany arms.
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Germany’s invasion of which country started World War II?

A
Great Britain
B
the Soviet Union
C
France
D
Poland
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During which decade did the US pursue a policy of isolationism?

A
1910s
B
1920s
C
1930s
D
1940s
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What made Germany’s invasions of Europe difficult to stop during World War II?

A
Germany’s bombs and torpedoes
B
Germany’s powerful U-boats
C
Germany’s air attacks and fast-moving ground troops
D
Germany’s fast-moving sea attacks and powerful navy
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What US action in 1941 angered the Japanese and resulted in the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

A
The US signed the Destroyers for Bases agreement.
B
The US aided Indochina against Japan.
C
The US froze Japan’s assets and exports.
D
The US aided China in war against Japan.
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Which of the following was a reason the US adopted a policy of isolationism before World War II?

A
the large number of American casualties in the Spanish Civil War
B
the large number of American casualties in World War I
C
the desire to get Americans involved in world conflicts
D
the desire to help Americans travel to foreign countries

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