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Question 106

Question 106 of 128Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information

Why did the United States enter World War II?

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To assist Germany against the Allies
To gain control of the Louisiana Territory
(Bombing of) Pearl Harbor
To end the Great Depression at home

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Correct answer to question 106: (Bombing of) Pearl Harbor

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(Bombing of) Pearl Harbor
Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
To support the Allied Powers (England, France, and Russia)
To oppose the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan)

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The United States entered World War II after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, fighting the Axis Powers alongside its allies.

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