Question

Introduction to World War II
USHistory.org
2017
PART B: Which section from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

A. "Storm clouds gathered around the world throughout the 1930s. Americans struggled to make ends meet during the Great Depression. Meanwhile, fascism swept Italy and Germany." (Paragraph 1)
B. "Led by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the United States used its industrial power to start supporting the Allies — the democratic countries fighting against the fascist 'Axis' countries of Germany, Japan, and Italy." (Paragraph 4)
C. "Because of the increased employment opportunities, Americans who had been struggling since the Great Depression finally enjoyed a high standard of living again." (Paragraph 6)
D. "In both Europe and Asia, the Axis powers had established a firm foothold prior to American entry into the conflict. However, slowly but surely, the Allies closed in on Nazi Germany." (Paragraph 8)

Answer 1

I can’t pick the best supporting section without knowing what Part A asked or what your Part A answer was. Please paste the Part A question (or tell me which answer you picked for Part A), and I’ll point to the correct supporting quote.

If helpful, here’s a quick mapping of what each option supports:
- A supports background causes of WWII (Great Depression and rise of fascism).
- B supports that the U.S., led by FDR, used its industry to aid the Allies before full entry.
- C supports that WWII-era employment raised Americans’ standard of living.
- D supports that the Axis had early gains but the Allies gradually pushed back against Nazi Germany.