Chapter 27

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What was the primary hope of President Woodrow Wilson regarding World War I?

To create the League of Nations
To establish economic treaties with Europe
To reduce American military involvement in Europe
To make it the 'war to end all wars' (correct)

What was the general atmosphere in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s regarding involvement in foreign conflicts?

An isolationist sentiment among the populace (correct)
Strong support for international alliances
A commitment to collective security
Enthusiasm for colonial expansion

Which agreement was signed in 1928 that declared war an international crime?

The Kellogg-Briand Pact (correct)
The Treaty of Versailles
The Four Power Treaty
The League of Nations Covenant

What did the Four Power Treaty commit its signatories to refrain from?

Territorial expansion in Asia (B) Signup and view all the answers

During the lead-up to World War II, which of the following was a significant focus for the United States?

Addressing issues related to the Great Depression (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor that allowed Mussolini to rise to power in Italy?

Support from major industrialists (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the beginning of Adolf Hitler's consolidation of power?

The passing of the Enabling Act (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the economic depression in Europe during the 1920s?

The rise of totalitarian regimes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main tenets of Fascism as promoted by Mussolini?

National unity and loyalty to the state (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a major flaw in the agreements signed by nations in the years leading to World War II?

They lacked mechanisms for enforcing compliance. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind Stalin's decision to make an agreement with Hitler in 1939?

To gain additional territory and protect the Soviet Union (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which act specifically prohibited American citizens from traveling on ships of nations at war?

Neutrality Act of 1937 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Anti-Comintern Pact signed by Japan and Germany in 1936?

It formed a military alliance against the spread of communism (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did American public sentiment change in response to Japanese aggression in China?

It resulted in protests and calls for intervention (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was President Roosevelt's approach to assisting victims of Nazi persecution during the late 1930s?

He was reluctant to assist due to political pressures (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary military strategy employed by Germany during its invasion of Poland in 1939?

Blitzkrieg (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which Act allowed the United States to sell and lease military equipment to nations important to its defense?

Lend Lease Act (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?

It caused the U.S. to enter World War II officially. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main promises of the Atlantic Charter agreed upon by Roosevelt and Churchill?

To lower trade barriers (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements correctly describes the early actions of the United States in World War II before entering the conflict?

The U.S. embargoed strategic materials to Japan. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the major reasons that led to the significant increase in corporate profits during the war effort?

The government’s assumption of development costs and profit guarantees (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many men were estimated to be needed for military service to secure victory in World War II?

Nine million men (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the treatment of African American soldiers during the early years of World War II?

They served largely in support roles before being allowed in combat later. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What event caused a surge in American public sentiment towards engaging in World War II?

The bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which policy was enacted by Congress in response to the increasing need for military personnel before the onset of World War II?

Selective Service Act (D) Signup and view all the answers

US Isolationism (1920s-1930s)

The prevailing American foreign policy of avoiding significant involvement in global affairs, particularly in Europe, during the 1920s and 1930s. It prioritized national interests and a desire to avoid another large-scale war.

Treaty of Versailles

A peace treaty that ended World War 1, imposing harsh penalties on Germany, and contributing to the political instability in Europe. It redrew the map of Europe.

Kellogg-Briand Pact

An agreement signed by the US and other nations that officially condemned war as a means of international conflict resolution.

Washington Naval Conference

An international meeting in 1921-1922 where the navies of several nations limited the size of their naval forces, aiming to lessen the risk of future conflicts.