OVERALL READING QUESTION: What are two big ideas you're taking away from this reading about the US in WWII?

OVERALL QUESTION: What are 2 big ideas you're taking away from this reading?

What is the most interesting or surprising thing you learned about US involvement in World War I?

Question 8 of 30Which of the following was used to justify the United States fighting the Japanese and Germans during World War II?A.XenophobiaB.DehumanizationC.PropagandaD.All of the above

Which ONE of the following helped the USA win World War II?Group of answer choicesWaging “Total War" and using a military draftMaintaining liberalism at all costs by refusing to violate any American citizen’s civil rightsBecoming allies with Nazi GermanyRefusing to slaughter civilians because such action would constitute a violation of international "war crime" law

Question 15 of 24Read the following excerpts from two speeches given by Franklin D. Roosevelt at the onset of America's entrance into World War II in 1941. The first one was given to Congress and the second one was a radio address to the nation:1. With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph — so help us God.2. We are now in the midst of a war, not for conquest, not for vengeance, but for a world in which this nation, and all that this nation represents, will be safe for our children.Which most accurately describes a major difference in the emphasis between the two speeches?A.Unlike Speech #2, Speech #1 promises perseverance to gain victory.B.Both speeches use hyperbole to inflate the need for war with Japan.C.Unlike Speech #2, Speech #1 relies on FDR's integrity to persuade Americans.D.Unlike Speech #1, Speech #2 stirs up fear to muster support.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS