In 1941 the United States entered World War II on the side of the Allied forces. Identify two events that were instrumental in the United States entering this global war.

Question

Responses

A The Lend-Lease Act gave Congress the ability to provide military aide to other countriesThe Lend-Lease Act gave Congress the ability to provide military aide to other countries

B The signing of the Treaty of VersaillesThe signing of the Treaty of Versailles

C The bombing of Pearl HarborThe bombing of Pearl Harbor

D Russia's invasion of Austria-HungaryRussia's invasion of Austria-Hungary

E The sinking of the Lusitania, which carried over 100 American citizensThe sinking of the Lusitania , which carried over 100 American citizens

F The United States intercepted the Zimmerman Telegram

Answer 1

The two events that were instrumental in the United States entering World War II are:

C. The bombing of Pearl Harbor
F. The United States intercepted the Zimmerman Telegram

However, it's important to note that while the Zimmerman Telegram was significant in the context of World War I, the most direct catalyst for the United States entering World War II was indeed the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The Lend-Lease Act (option A) also played a significant role in shaping U.S. involvement before the formal entry into the war but is not an event that directly led to the U.S. entering World War II. The others (B, D, E) do not pertain to the U.S. entry into World War II.