USII.7 The U.S. Goes to War

What pulled the United States into World War Two?

• the German attack on Normandy on June 6, 1944

• the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941

• the Germany attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941

• the Italian attack on the American Embassy in Rome on December 7, 1941

On December 8, 1941, what President Roosevelt ask Congress to do?

• he declared war on Germany

• he asked Congress to forgive the Japanese

• he asked Congress to declare war on Japan

• he flew to England to discuss what to do with Winston Churchill.

By helping the Allied countries fight against the Axis, America became known as the "Arsenal of Democracy." What did this mean?

• America provided military supplies to Allied countries.

• America became a battleground for democracy.

• America joined the Axis powers.

• America remained neutral during the war.

The Japanese attacked the US Pacific Fleet suddenly and with no warning because:

• they wanted to negotiate a peace treaty.

• they aimed to cripple the US naval power in the Pacific.

• they were responding to a direct attack from the US.

• they wanted to test their new military technology.

Before planning Pearl Harbor, what warning did Japanese Admiral Yamamoto make to his bosses?

• He warned about the vulnerability of the Japanese fleet.

• He warned that they would "Awaken a sleeping giant"

• He warned about the lack of resources for a prolonged conflict.

• He warned about the possibility of an attack on Pearl Harbor.

How does this propaganda poster relate to Pearl Harbor?

• The Japanese were not to be trusted

• The Japanese use swords in combat

• The Japanese were huge and had claws

• The Japanese warned us about not getting in their way in the Pacific

Who were the Axis Powers?

• Germany, Italy, Japan

• Germany, Italy, China

• Germany, France, Japan

• Germany, Canada, Japan

Once again, what was a MAJOR mistake made by Germany during World War Two?

• not defeating the French

• invading the Soviet Union and attacking three cities instead of just one

• choosing the weak Japanese as a partner in war

• attacking the American Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

At what city did 300,000 German soldiers surrender? This was a major defeat for Germany and a turning point in the European war.

• Berlin

• Stalingrad

• Munich

• Hamburg

Which of the following is NOT an allied invasion route into Europe

• Stalingrad, to China, to the US, to Europe

• North Africa, to Sicily, to Italy, to Germany

• From England, to France, to Germany

• From the Soviet Union, to Eastern Europe, to Germany