Question 1

A)Compare the situations leading up to the invasions of China and Poland.(1 point)
Responses

Japan and Germany invaded other countries before invading China and Poland.
Japan and Germany invaded other countries before invading China and Poland.

China and Poland received foreign aid against potential invasion.
China and Poland received foreign aid against potential invasion.

China and Poland were prepared to fight their invaders.
China and Poland were prepared to fight their invaders.

Japan and Germany were at war with China and Poland.
Japan and Germany were at war with China and Poland.
Question 2
A)Analyze Japan’s main reason for territorial expansion in the twentieth century.(1 point)
Responses

Japan needed natural resources to provide for its growing population.
Japan needed natural resources to provide for its growing population.

Japan needed more fishing territory so they wouldn’t have to trade for fish.
Japan needed more fishing territory so they wouldn’t have to trade for fish.

Japan needed to sell natural resources because its population was shrinking.
Japan needed to sell natural resources because its population was shrinking.

Japan needed more people to work in factories because it had a shortage of workers.
Japan needed more people to work in factories because it had a shortage of workers.
Question 3
A)Which statement best describes historians’ critique of Great Britain’s policy of appeasement?(1 point)
Responses

Appeasement further enforced the Treaty of Versailles.
Appeasement further enforced the Treaty of Versailles.

Appeasement was ineffective.
Appeasement was ineffective.

Appeasement was too harsh.
Appeasement was too harsh.

Appeasement was not a permanent solution.
Appeasement was not a permanent solution.
Question 4
A)What was the response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor?(1 point)
Responses

It led the U.S. to decrease the amount of aid it sent to Europe.
It led the U.S. to decrease the amount of aid it sent to Europe.

It led to the Dunkirk boatlift off the coast of France.
It led to the Dunkirk boatlift off the coast of France.

It caused American forces to join Allied powers in World War II.
It caused American forces to join Allied powers in World War II.

It caused the U.S. to begin providing equipment to the Allies.
It caused the U.S. to begin providing equipment to the Allies.
Question 5
A)Which statement explains the significance of the British loss at Dunkirk?(1 point)
Responses

It led to Germany invading the Soviet Union.
It led to Germany invading the Soviet Union.

It led to the Soviet Union declaring war on Germany.
It led to the Soviet Union declaring war on Germany.

It led to the United States supplying weapons to the British.

1 answer

Here are the correct responses for each question based on historical context:

Question 1 A) Compare the situations leading up to the invasions of China and Poland.

  • Response: Japan and Germany invaded other countries before invading China and Poland.

Question 2 A) Analyze Japan’s main reason for territorial expansion in the twentieth century.

  • Response: Japan needed natural resources to provide for its growing population.

Question 3 A) Which statement best describes historians’ critique of Great Britain’s policy of appeasement?

  • Response: Appeasement was ineffective.

Question 4 A) What was the response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

  • Response: It caused American forces to join Allied powers in World War II.

Question 5 A) Which statement explains the significance of the British loss at Dunkirk?

  • Response: It led to the United States supplying weapons to the British. (Note: this response may need clarification based on broader historical outcomes, as the Dunkirk evacuation itself was primarily significant for the morale and cohesion of the Allies and did not directly lead to U.S. support.)

Feel free to ask additional questions or for further clarification!