What statement best summarizes America's policy prior to our involvement in World War II?

• The U.S. wanted to fight against its allies

• The U.S. wanted to begin helping its allies immediately

• The U.S. wanted no involvement with the war in Europe.

• The U.S. wanted to remain neutral but sell war-time supplies to its allies

Which of the following countries were led by fascist dictators which led to tension with democratic nations? Select all that apply...

• Germany

• Italy

• Great Britain

• Japan

• France

Japan bombing Honolulu, Hawaii led to which of the following?

• The US began to help Britain with supplies

• The US' economy quickly recovered from the Great Depression

• President FDR asked the US Congress to declare war on Japan

• President FDR asked the US Congress to declare war on Italy and Germany

What is the best title for this list of countries?

Great Britain

France

Soviet Union

United States

• Allies During World War II

• Enemies During World War II

• Countries Attacked by Japan

• Countries Invaded by Germany

Because of Hitler's anti-Jewish laws, which of these occurred?

• The Axis Powers joined together as allies

• The Holocaust began, killing over six million Jews

• Hitler decided to invade Poland to gain more power

• Supplies, like gas and food, needed to be rationed

Due to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, how were Japanese-Americans treated during World War II?

• They were deported back to Japan

• They were left alone to live life as usual

• They were rounded up and placed in interment camps

• They were praised for having moved to the United States

Why were the Tuskegee Airmen important to U.S. history?

• They dropped the atomic bombs that ended WWII

• They were created as a result of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

• They successfully defended American airspace from the Nazi air forces

• They showed that African Americans could fight as well as white troops

Why did the U.S. citizens approve of the Lend-Lease Act?

• Most Americans did not approve of the Lend-Lease Act

• The Lend-Lease Act would help the Axis defeat the Allies

• The Lend-Lease Act would charge Allies money for lending war equipment to improve the economy

• The Lend-Lease Act gave the Allies war supplies to fight without the U.S. having to send troops

Why did the U.S. pass the Neutrality Act of the 1930s?

• to offer help to Great Britain

• to show support for all sides

• to lend war supplies to the Allies

• to prevent the U.S. from becoming involved in the war

What was the importance of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940?

• Men and women were able to register to be a part of WWII

• The draft note stated that the US would not take part in the wartime efforts

• America did not believe Great Britain could defeat Germany, so it forced men to be a part of the US Army

• Men between the age of 21-45 registered and were inducted into the military so the US could get war ready