America’s Entry into World War II Quiz

What marked the beginning of World War II in Europe?

• The German invasion of Poland

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The invasion of Russia by Germany

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

What was the German strategy of rapid coordinated attacks called?

• Blitzkrieg

• Sitzkrieg

• Perfectenschlag

• Lebensraum

What was the main reason for the rapid defeat of France in World War II?

• Lack of military leadership

• Failure to anticipate German tactics

• Insufficient military funding

• Political instability

What was the significance of the Battle of Britain?

• It marked the end of World War II

• It was the first major battle fought entirely in the air

• It resulted in the fall of the British government

• It led to the invasion of the Soviet Union

Why did Hitler invade the Soviet Union?

• To access oil and gain strategic advantage

• To remove Stalin from power

• To stop communism

• To retaliate for a previous Soviet invasion

What was the main objective of the Lend-Lease program?

• To increase the US military presence in Europe

• To sell outdated military equipment

• To provide military aid to Allied powers

• To provide military aid to Axis powers

Which event led the United States to enter World War II?

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan

• The invasion of Poland by Germany

• Germany declared war on United States

• German sinking of the Lusitania

Which country was the first to declare war in World War II?

• Germany

• United States

• United Kingdom

• France

What was the primary goal of the Axis Powers during World War II?

• To conquer capitalist countries

• To expand their territories

• To stop the spread of communism

• To establish a new world order

How was the Lend-Lease Act an escalation from previous neutrality agreements?

• Lend-Lease expanded partnerships and loosened rules

• Lend-Lease lowered interest rates on trading partners

• Lend-Lease raised funds for allies to fight the war

• Lend-Lease invested in growing military for potential war