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What was one of the causes of World War II?
What was one of the causes of World War II?
- The League of Nations successfully prevented war
- The Great Depression led to prosperity and stability
- The Treaty of Versailles was fair and just to Germany
- The rise of militarism in Japan, Italy, and Germany fueled aggression and resentment (correct)
How did public opinion vary at the beginning of World War II?
How did public opinion vary at the beginning of World War II?
- No one had an opinion
- Some were hopeful while others were pessimistic (correct)
- Everyone was hopeful and optimistic
- Everyone was pessimistic
Which country had a strong sense of patriotism at the beginning of World War II?
Which country had a strong sense of patriotism at the beginning of World War II?
- France
- United States
- Soviet Union
- Great Britain (correct)
What was President Roosevelt's initial stance on entering World War II?
What was President Roosevelt's initial stance on entering World War II?
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What did Roosevelt believe was the US's moral obligation in entering World War II?
What did Roosevelt believe was the US's moral obligation in entering World War II?
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Why were some Americans hesitant to enter World War II?
Why were some Americans hesitant to enter World War II?
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What was the Soviet Union's attitude towards World War II at the beginning?
What was the Soviet Union's attitude towards World War II at the beginning?
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Causes of World War II:
- Treaty of Versailles was harsh on Germany and fueled resentment
- Great Depression led to poverty and extremism
- Rise of militarism in Japan, Italy, and Germany
- Failure of the League of Nations to prevent war Public opinion at the beginning of WWII:
- Mixed, some hopeful and others pessimistic
- Influenced by experience of WWI and rise of fascism
- US opinion divided, but changed after Pearl Harbor attack
- Great Britain had strong sense of patriotism, France was pessimistic, and Soviet Union was angry and determined President's viewpoint:
- Roosevelt wanted to keep US out of war at first, but became convinced of need to get involved
- Saw war as battle between good and evil and believed US had moral obligation to fight
- Also saw strategic interest in winning war to protect US and allies' security Public opinion on entering war:
- Divided, some wanted to stay out due to Great Depression, belief US couldn't win, and reluctance to send troops
- Others believed US had moral obligation to fight against threat to democracy and freedom.
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