QUIZIZZ: 23.3 US Enters the War

What was a key reason for the strong isolationist feeling in the United States during the 1930s?

• Economic prosperity

• Axis aggression

• Political stability

• Technological advancements

Who was a prominent figure advocating for the "America First" policy during the early days of World War II?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Charles Lindbergh

• Winston Churchill

• Joseph Stalin

What did Charles Lindbergh argue would be a disaster for the United States?

• Economic sanctions

• Involvement in the fighting

• Technological advancements

• Diplomatic negotiations

What was the main idea behind the "America First" policy advocated by Lindbergh?

• Supporting European allies

• Focusing on domestic issues

• Expanding military presence

• Promoting global trade

Which U.S. President was not an isolationist and supported entry into the League of Nations?

• Herbert Hoover

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• Calvin Coolidge

What was the purpose of the Neutrality Act passed in 1935?

• To encourage military alliances

• To prevent the nation from being drawn into war

• To support foreign economies

• To expand U.S. territories

What was President Roosevelt's stance on the 1935 invasion of Ethiopia by Italy?

• He supported Italy's actions.

• He viewed it as a dangerous aggression.

• He remained neutral.

• He encouraged other countries to support Italy.

What did Roosevelt fear would happen if he took a stronger stance against Italy?

• It would lead to war with Germany.

• It would hurt the United States economically.

• It would alienate isolationists in the United States.

• It would cause a rift with the League of Nations.

What was the main challenge Roosevelt faced with isolationists during the Spanish Civil War?

• Supplying arms to both sides.

• Remaining truly neutral.

• Supporting the Fascists.

• Joining the League of Nations.

What did Roosevelt compare the spread of war to in his speech in Chicago?

• A wildfire.

• A contagious disease.

• A political revolution.

• An economic crisis.