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What does the President liken international aggression to in the text?
What does the President liken international aggression to in the text?
- A problem that needs to be contained (correct)
- A solution for prosperity
- A disease that needs to spread
- A cure for peace
How did Americans feel about risking their lives and livelihoods for peace abroad?
How did Americans feel about risking their lives and livelihoods for peace abroad?
- Reluctant and unprepared (correct)
- Indifferent and neutral
- Enthusiastic and ready for action
- Eager and willing to intervene
What was the impact of the outbreak of war in Europe in 1939 on public opinion in the United States?
What was the impact of the outbreak of war in Europe in 1939 on public opinion in the United States?
- It led to complete isolationism
- It caused Americans to demand immediate intervention
- It resulted in widespread isolationist sentiment
- It increased support for aiding the Allies but not direct intervention (correct)
What was the purpose of the 'Lend-Lease' scheme mentioned in the text?
What was the purpose of the 'Lend-Lease' scheme mentioned in the text?
Why did America refrain from selling armaments to Germany according to the text?
Why did America refrain from selling armaments to Germany according to the text?
What was the main reason for America's lack of official commitment or action in conflicts like the Italian invasion of Ethiopia?
What was the main reason for America's lack of official commitment or action in conflicts like the Italian invasion of Ethiopia?
What event led to the United States declaring war on Germany in 1917?
What event led to the United States declaring war on Germany in 1917?
Why did American public opinion shift towards isolationism during the 1930s?
Why did American public opinion shift towards isolationism during the 1930s?
What did the Stimson Doctrine establish in response to the Japanese invasion of Manchuria?
What did the Stimson Doctrine establish in response to the Japanese invasion of Manchuria?
How did the United States aim to protect its interests during its policy of isolationism?
How did the United States aim to protect its interests during its policy of isolationism?
What was the main objective of isolationists during the 1930s?
What was the main objective of isolationists during the 1930s?
How did the United States express its concern over aggressive actions without direct involvement?
How did the United States express its concern over aggressive actions without direct involvement?
What was President Woodrow Wilson's stance at the start of WW1?
What was President Woodrow Wilson's stance at the start of WW1?
What event in 1915 caused outrage in the U.S. and led to increased tensions in WW1?
What event in 1915 caused outrage in the U.S. and led to increased tensions in WW1?
Which side spent more on WW1, according to the provided information?
Which side spent more on WW1, according to the provided information?
What factor contributed to the advantage of the Allies in WW1?
What factor contributed to the advantage of the Allies in WW1?
Which event directly led to the U.S. joining WW1 on the side of the Allies?
Which event directly led to the U.S. joining WW1 on the side of the Allies?
Why did America continue with a policy of isolation at the outbreak of war in 1939?
Why did America continue with a policy of isolation at the outbreak of war in 1939?
