WW2 review (early war)

True or False? The US went to war to save the Jews from the Holocaust.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The US was finally drawn into the war because of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Most Americans did not believe the stories about the Holocaust that they heard coming from Europe.

Before the attack on Pearl Harbor, the US tried to remain _______.

• neutral

• static

• dynamic

• involved

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'neutral' because before the attack on Pearl Harbor, the US tried to remain impartial and not take sides in the conflict.

What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act during World War II?

• To provide military aid to Axis powers

• To allow the US to sell war supplies to Allies

• To "lend" war supplies to Allies

• To restrict the flow of war supplies to all countries

Which of these countries received military aid from the US during World War II, through the Lend-Lease Act?

• Germany

• Japan

• Italy

• UK

What authority did the President gain under the Lend-Lease Act?

• Authority to declare war

• Authority to transfer arms to countries vital to US defense

• Authority to negotiate peace treaties

• Authority to impose economic sanctions

Executive Order 9066 ________________.

• declared war on Japan.

• marked the entrance of the US into WW2.

• forced thousands of Japanese-Americans to relocate to work camps.

• launched the D-Day invasion at Normandy.