Why did the United States enter World War II?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

It did not agree with British politics
It did not agree with British politics

It wanted land in Europe
It wanted land in Europe

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

It wanted the economic opportunities that war could bring.

Which piece of federal legislation during World War II authorized the United States to provide war supplies to other countries?
(1 point)
Responses

The Selective Service Act
The Selective Service Act

The Lend-Lease Act
The Lend-Lease Act

The Federal Emergency Relief Act
The Federal Emergency Relief Act

The Emergency Price Control Act

What MOST contributed to Germany's economic crisis prior to World War II?
(1 point)
Responses

Germany's reluctance to disarm after World War I
Germany's reluctance to disarm after World War I

The loss of overseas colonies and European land mandated by the Allies
The loss of overseas colonies and European land mandated by the Allies

Germany was forced to make huge payments for damages caused during World War I.
Germany was forced to make huge payments for damages caused during World War I.

Germany's excessive military spending during the war

How did some leaders, especially dictators, leading up to and during World War II divert their people's concerns about democracy and human rights?
(1 point)
Responses

By emphasizing the importance of individual freedoms
By emphasizing the importance of individual freedoms

By promoting global cooperation and diplomacy
By promoting global cooperation and diplomacy

By appealing to nationalism and attachment to one's nation
By appealing to nationalism and attachment to one's nation

By encouraging economic self-sufficiency

Answer 1

1. Why did the United States enter World War II?

   • The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

2. Which piece of federal legislation during World War II authorized the United States to provide war supplies to other countries?

   • The Lend-Lease Act

3. What MOST contributed to Germany's economic crisis prior to World War II?

   • Germany was forced to make huge payments for damages caused during World War I.

4. How did some leaders, especially dictators, leading up to and during World War II divert their people's concerns about democracy and human rights?

   • By appealing to nationalism and attachment to one's nation