Reasons for U.S. WWII Involvement

What event directly led to the United States entering World War II?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The invasion of Poland

• The Battle of Britain

Which country was NOT part of the Axis Powers during World War II?

• Germany

• Italy

• Japan

• Soviet Union

What was a primary reason for U.S. involvement in World War II?

• To support the League of Nations

• To respond to the aggression of Axis dictatorships

• To expand U.S. territories

• To establish a global empire

Which of the following events occurred on December 7, 1941?

• The D-Day invasion

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The signing of the Munich Agreement

• The dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima

Who was the leader of Germany during World War II?

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Adolf Hitler

• Joseph Stalin

Which of the following was a consequence of the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• The United States declared war on Japan

• Japan surrendered to the Allies

• Germany signed a peace treaty with the U.S.

• Italy switched sides in the war

Which dictator led Italy during World War II?

• Francisco Franco

• Benito Mussolini

• Joseph Stalin

• Charles de Gaulle

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

• To promote democracy worldwide

• To expand their territories and influence

• To establish a global peace organization

• To support the Allied Powers

Which of the following countries was attacked by Japan, leading to U.S. involvement in World War II?

• China

• Philippines

• United States

• Australia

What caused the United States to enter World War II in December, 1941?

• The German invasion of Poland

• Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

• The dropping of atomic bombs

• Reports of the Holocaust in Germany