Reasons for War and World War II

Which of the following reasons was NOT listed as a valid reason for a country to go to war according to the learning material?

• To defend territory and people

• To protect an ally from invasion

• To gain territory or resources

• To defend human rights and punish wrongdoing

During what time period did Americans face a difficult decision about entering World War II?

• Late 1920s and early 1930s

• Late 1930s and early 1940s

• Late 1940s and early 1950s

• Late 1950s and early 1960s

Which countries' aggression did some Americans feel should be met with force in the late 1930s and early 1940s?

• France, Spain, and China

• Germany, Italy, and Japan

• Russia, Austria, and Korea

• Britain, Canada, and Mexico

When did World War II begin and end?

• Sep 1, 1939 – Sep 2, 1945

• Jul 28, 1914 – Nov 11, 1918

• Jun 28, 1919 – Jan 10, 1920

• Dec 7, 1941 – Sep 2, 1945

What were the rulers of Germany, Italy, and Japan preparing to do throughout the 1930s?

• Strengthen their existing empires

• Build new empires

• Establish democratic governments

• Form a peace treaty

After World War I, what approach did the leaders of Britain, France, and the United States try to use to avoid conflict?

• Military intervention

• Economic sanctions

• Diplomacy

• Isolationism

What was a common goal for Germany, Italy, and Japan according to the learning material?

• Establishing democracies

• Expansion

• Reducing military size

• Forming alliances

Which country had the goal to rearm its military?

• Italy

• Japan

• Germany

• All of the above

What was Britain's goal as stated in the learning material?

• Prevent war through diplomacy

• Avoid war unless supported by other nations

• Avoid war at all costs

• Support war efforts of allied nations

According to the learning material, what condition would make France avoid war?

• If the war is not costly

• If they are supported by Britain or the United States

• If the League of Nations agrees

• If war can be prevented through diplomacy