False. The Neutrality Acts of 1939 actually prohibited the sale of arms and munitions to warring nations, in an effort to maintain American neutrality in World War II.
False. The European Theater was not a higher priority than the Pacific Theater during World War II. Both theaters received significant resources and reinforcements from the United States.
False. The Battle of Midway was a turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II, where the United States defeated Japan and significantly weakened their naval capabilities. It did not predict what it would be like if the US invaded Japan.
False. President Truman's decision to use atomic bombs on Japan was not specifically to retaliate against Japan for Pearl Harbor. The decision was made in order to bring about a swift end to the war and avoid the need for a costly invasion of Japan.
True False The Neutrality Acts of 1939 permitted the sale of any materials, including arms/munitions. The European Theater was a higher priority, granting them more resources and reinforcements. The Battle of Midway predicted what it would be like if we invaded Japan. Truman used the atomic bombs on Japan to retaliate against Japan for Pearl Harbor.
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