SSUSH19: U.S. Involvement in World War II

What was Japan's policy in the 1890s?

• Isolation

• Expansion

• Neutrality

• Colonization

What did the Lend-Lease Law of 1939 allow the United States to do?

• Invade Japan

• Lend money to the Chinese war effort

• Conquer France

• Embargo Japan

The climate of the Pacific region was difficult to manage and caused what to spoil?

• Weapons

• Food supplies

• Medical supplies

• Clothing

The use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki led to the surrender of which country?

• Germany

• Italy

• Japan

• Soviet Union

The Manhattan Project was initiated due to fears that which country was developing an atomic weapon?

• Italy

• Japan

• Germany

• Soviet Union

During World War II, what system was imposed to manage the supply of essential goods?

• Free market

• Rationing system

• Barter system

• Import restrictions

Fill in the blank: A. Philip Randolph met with President Roosevelt to urge the end of discriminatory hiring practices in industries with _______ contracts.

• private

• government

• international

• local

What was the primary reason for the United States to enter World War II?

• To support the Soviet Union

• To stop the spread of communism

• To respond to the attack on Pearl Harbor

• To gain control over European colonies

Which country was primarily responsible for the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• Germany

• Italy

• Japan

• Soviet Union

What was the main objective of the Marshall Plan after World War II?

• To rebuild European economies

• To expand American territories

• To establish military bases in Europe

• To promote communism