America's Entry into World War II Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What did the passage of the Lend-Lease Act in 1941 signal?

The beginning of American isolationism

The end of American neutrality in World War II (correct)

The start of American neutrality in World War II

The decision of the United States to back the Axis powers

Germany's invasion of which country started World War II?

The Soviet Union

France

Poland (correct)

Great Britain

What US action in 1941 angered the Japanese and resulted in the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

The US froze Japan's assets and exports (correct)

The US aided Indochina against Japan

The US signed the Destroyers for Bases agreement

The US aided China in war against Japan

Why did Germany sign a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union in 1939?

Hitler wanted to prevent a two-front war Signup and view all the answers

During which decade did the US pursue a policy of isolationism?

1930s Signup and view all the answers

Which is the best example of isolationism during the 1930s?

Avoiding alliances with other nations Signup and view all the answers

Why did the 1939 cash-and-carry amendment to the Neutrality Acts favor Britain over Germany?

Britain had a larger fleet of ships to carry arms than Germany Signup and view all the answers

What made it increasingly difficult for President Roosevelt to stay neutral during World War II?

Germany's growing power and Britain's desperate need Signup and view all the answers

What action broke off US negotiations with Japan?

Japan's invasion of Indochina Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a reason the US adopted a policy of isolationism before World War II?

The large number of American casualties in World War I Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

America's Entry into World War II

The Lend-Lease Act, passed in 1941, marked the end of American neutrality in World War II.
Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939 initiated World War II.
The freezing of Japan's assets and exports by the US in 1941 was a significant action that provoked the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Hitler's motivation for signing a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union in 1939 was to avoid a two-front war.

US Foreign Policy During the 1930s

In the 1930s, the United States pursued a policy of isolationism, avoiding alliances with other nations.
The 1939 cash-and-carry amendment to the Neutrality Acts favored Britain, as it had a larger fleet of ships capable of transporting arms compared to Germany.

Factors Leading to Increased US Involvement

Growing German power paired with Britain's desperate need for support made neutrality difficult for President Roosevelt.
US negotiations with Japan were terminated due to Japan's invasion of Indochina.
A significant reason for the US adopting isolationism before World War II was the substantial American casualties experienced during World War I.

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Test your knowledge on America's involvement in World War II with these flashcards. Covering key events like the Lend-Lease Act and Germany's invasion of Poland, you'll learn about the pivotal moments that changed the course of history. Ideal for history students or enthusiasts alike.