America Enters World War II

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Where did the first wave of Japanese aircraft attack first?

Ford Island (correct)

Pearl Harbor

Hickam Field

Kaneohe Naval Air Station

What time did the second wave of Japanese aircraft attack Kaneohe Naval Air Station?

9:02 A.M.

9:05 A.M. (correct)

7:53 A.M.

8:55 A.M.

What was the time of the initial attack by the first wave of Japanese aircraft?

7:55 A.M.

7:51 A.M. (correct)

8:55 A.M.

9:02 A.M.

What was the name of the battle that occurred in the content?

Attack on Pearl Harbor (C) Signup and view all the answers

At what time did the second wave of Japanese aircraft attack Bellows Field?

9:00 A.M. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the place where the Japanese aircraft attacked which is marked as "Battleship Row"?

Pearl Harbor (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where was the 'Ewa Marine Corps Air Station located?

West of Honolulu (C) Signup and view all the answers

What time did the first wave of Japanese aircraft attack Hickam Field?

7:55 A.M. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which location was NOT attacked by the Japanese aircraft?

Kailua (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which locations were attacked by both the first and second waves of Japanese aircraft?

Hickam Field (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what month did Hitler launch a massive invasion of the Soviet Union?

June (B) Signup and view all the answers

What pact did Hitler violate when he launched the invasion of the Soviet Union?

The Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a reason for Churchill to support the Soviet Union?

He hated communism and considered Stalin a harsh dictator. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Roosevelt do in response to the German submarine threat in the Western Atlantic?

He ordered the U.S. Navy to patrol the area and reveal submarine locations to the British. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act?

To supply arms and supplies to Allied forces. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who were the two leaders that met at Newfoundland in 1941 and agreed on the text of the Atlantic Charter?

Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Atlantic Charter?

To establish a new world order based on democracy and non-aggression. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the map, what was the first target of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?

Kahuku Point (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the map, Which of these locations was NOT targeted by the Japanese attack?

Waianae (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the time of the second wave of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?

9:10 a.m. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the Neutrality Act of 1939?

It allowed the United States to sell arms to nations at war only if they paid cash and transported the arms themselves. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why did President Roosevelt call a special session of Congress in the wake of the declaration of war between Britain and France against Germany?

To revise the Neutrality Act of 1939. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the destroyers-for-bases deal?

To provide Britain with much-needed warships in their fight against Germany. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What event occurred on December 7, 1941, that significantly changed the course of the United States in World War II?

The attack on Pearl Harbor (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the majority of Americans' belief that Germany posed the greatest danger in the early years of World War II?

Germany had already invaded multiple European countries, while Japan's aggression was focused on Asia. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did public opinion influence the passage of the revision of the Neutrality Act of 1939?

Public opinion was strongly in support of the revision, contributing to its passage. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the price that isolationists demanded in exchange for their support of the revision to the Neutrality Act of 1939?

They demanded that warring nations pay for their purchases in cash and transport the weapons themselves. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the new law passed by Congress, revising the Neutrality Act of 1939, differ from the original act?

The new law allowed the United States to sell arms to nations at war, but only if they paid cash and transported the arms themselves. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main challenge for the United States in remaining neutral in the early stages of World War II?

The pressure from Britain for military support. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Roosevelt between August 1939 and December 1941?

To help Britain and its allies defeat Germany (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which award was received by Dorie Miller for his bravery during the attack on Pearl Harbor?

Navy Cross (D) Signup and view all the answers

How much of Japan's oil supply came from the United States?

80 percent (B) Signup and view all the answers

What actions did Roosevelt take to apply economic pressure on Japan?

Frozen Japanese assets in the U.S. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was one consequence of Japan’s invasion of China in 1937?

It directly threatened the British Empire (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was Roosevelt's main goal in his interactions with Japan leading up to the Pearl Harbor attack?

To prevent Japan from attacking the British Empire in the Pacific. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a key characteristic of Roosevelt's foreign policy during the early years of World War II?

Active Neutrality (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these events took place first?

The destroyers-for-bases deal (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Roosevelt develop the idea of a hemispheric defense zone?

To ensure safe shipping in the Atlantic. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these actions was NOTtaken by Roosevelt to discourage Japan from attacking the British Empire in the Pacific?

Sending military forces to Indochina. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Pearl Harbor Attack

The surprise military strike by Japan on December 7, 1941, that led to the U.S. entering WWII.

Medal of Honor

The highest military decoration awarded by the U.S. for valor in combat.

Dorie Miller

First recognized African American hero of WWII, awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during Pearl Harbor.