WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

WORLD WAR II

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Roosevelt didn’t want to enter the US in WW2 with the country already facing the Great Depression. Which event forced him to officially declare war on an Axis nation?
A
The sinking of the Lusitania
B
The bombing of Pearl Harbor
C
The invasion of Poland
D
The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Attack On Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941.

Detailed explanation-2: -U.S. Congress Joint Resolution signed by President Roosevelt on December 8, 1941 at 4:10 p.m., Public Law 77-328, 55 STAT 795, which declared war on Japan.

Detailed explanation-3: -America’s Reaction On December 8, President Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war against Japan. The declaration passed with just one dissenting vote. Three days later, Germany and Italy, allied with Japan, declared war on the United States. America was now drawn into a global war.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the aftermath of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066 empowering military authorities to relocate residents of “military areas” to prevent sabotage and espionage.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: It was increasingly difficult for President Roosevelt to stay neutral during World War II due to Germany’s growing power (conquering much of Europe) as well as Britain’s isolation and struggles, as Britain was a key ally for the United States.

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