SS8H9 Georgia's Role in WWII

When did World War II erupt?

• September 1938

• September 1939

• September 1940

• September 1941

How did many Americans view the conflict when World War II began?

• As an Asian problem

• As a global problem

• As a European problem

• As an American problem

What was the initial stance of the US when World War II began?

• To support Germany

• To join the conflict immediately

• To remain neutral

• To support Japan

Until what date did America officially stay out of the fight during World War II?

• December 7, 1940

• December 7, 1941

• December 7, 1942

• December 7, 1939

Which of the following countries did the US NOT lend support to through the Lend-Lease program?

• United Kingdom

• Soviet Union

• China

• Italy

What did the allied countries give the US in exchange for the support provided through the Lend-Lease program?

• Financial compensation

• Additional troops

• The privilege to use any military bases

• Natural resources

Who signed the Lend-Lease Act into law?

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

What was the main purpose of the Lend-Lease Act during the war?

• To provide financial loans to countries

• To establish military bases overseas

• To help Great Britain defend against German

• To recruit soldiers for the US army

What was one of the most tragic events in America's history according to the text?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Boston Tea Party

On what date did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor?

• July 4, 1776

• December 7, 1941

• September 11, 2001

• June 6, 1944