Question

At their meeting in January of 1942, what argument persuaded President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill to pursue a “Europe-first” strategy?
It was felt that Germany posed a greater threat than Japan.
The United States was preparing to fight Japan, the strongest Axis nation.
Military leaders felt it was necessary to focus on Europe first.
The Allies had to stop Germany from sending reinforcements to Japan.

Answer 1

It was felt that Germany posed a greater threat than Japan.

Explanation: Germany’s greater industrial and military power and the immediate threat it posed to Britain and the Soviet Union convinced Roosevelt and Churchill that defeating Germany first was the strategic priority, even while fighting Japan in the Pacific.