US...and WWII...Multiple Choice!!!?

Question

( Before the US entered the WW2 )
The US reaction to the Policies of Germany, Italy, and Japan was:
a - active military engagement.
b - military preparedness just in case.
c - diplomatic protests, but continued neutrality.
d - little notice was taken.

PLZ HELP. Thank you

Answer 1

B - military preparedness just in case.

Answer 2

In 1940, The United states enacted embargoes against Japan and Germany while actively supplying Great Britain and others with arms and supplies.
Although we didn't officially declare war yet, the United States participated in military blockades as early as July 24th 1941. Four months later, on December the 7th Japan attacked Pearl harbor in Hawaii as well as the U.S. protected Philippines. Shortly there after Germany declared war on the U.S.

So, to answer your question, It's going to take a little thought on your part.

a - active military engagement. - The enforcement of the blockades did involve some engagement, but it was light, so does that count?

b -military preparedness just in case. - The military of the day was on alert. American bases across the world were instructed to be on the lookout. Even Pearl Harbor, where our Pacific Fleet was anchored was supposedly on alert.

c - diplomatic protests, but continued neutrality. - Yes , the U.S. protested both Germany's and Japan's actions at every opportunity. And if you ignore the limited engagement and the level of preparedness mentioned above, while not 100% accurate, this answer seems to fit the best!

d - little notice was taken - This answer as you can imagine is a no-brainer. It is false!

Answer 3

C
We were totally unprepared for WW2. As in WW1 many others, the democrat party was in power and they defunded the military, as is now they were unfit to be trusted with the defense of this country.
We had almost no Tanks in the begining of WW2 what had were relecs of WW1, we had very few current ships, our planes were grossly out matched and inferior to germany and japan at the beginning of the war. Countless 1000s of men died because of democrat policies which required the military to play "catchup" with our enemies.

Answer 4

C. The United States took a position of neutrality and isolationism until forced into the war by Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor.

Answer 5

I think D, just because if Pearl Harbor was never bombed, we would've cared. If Germany, Japan, and Italy left the US alnoe, we never woulld've cared. UNLESS France or any of those other countries the US likes asked for military action, we would've noticed.

Answer 6

B. We of course were aware of the events that were occuring around the world. Although we didn't enter the war right away, we did prepare just incase. Pearl Harbor was just a reslult of poor decisions and lack of attention. Preparations were made though, just not good enough ones.

Answer 7

B. The US increased its production of military goods (aircraft, etc.) in the years leading up to WW2. We also loaned war materiel to the UK via the Lend Lease Act.

Answer 8

This is not the place to research your homework. There are actual history websites, and there are books. Have you considered trying your public library? Doing anything less is cheating and more than anything else, it's cheating yourself. Shame on you.

Answer 9

d-little notice was taken (until Pearl Harbor)

Answer 10

C--.WW2 TOOK THE US BY NECESSARY, BUT NOT PREMEDITATE INVOLVEMENT - UNLIKE GERMANY FOR EXAMPLE