World War II: Prelude to Global Conflict

What was the first peacetime draft act signed by President Roosevelt?

• Selective Training and Service Act

• Compulsory Military Service Act

• National Defense Authorization Act

• American Security Act

What was the size ranking of the U.S. army before entering World War II?

• 23rd largest

• 10th largest

• 5th largest

• 17th largest

Which countries renewed their military alliance leading to the Axis Powers?

• Germany, Japan, and Italy

• Germany, Japan, and Russia

• Germany, Italy, and Spain

• Japan, Italy, and Russia

How many Soviet troops were captured by September after Hitler's invasion?

• Over 1.4 million

• About 500,000

• Nearly 2 million

• Approximately 800,000

What event led to the U.S. entering World War II?

• Battle of Midway

• Bombing of Hiroshima

• Invasion of Poland

• Attack on Pearl Harbor

What was the reaction in the U.S. following the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• Negotiations for peace

• A wave of patriotism and enlistment

• Immediate declaration of war

• Economic sanctions against Japan

What marked the beginning of the largest war in history?

• The League of Nations' dissolution

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The fall of Berlin

• The merging of European and Asian conflicts