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How did the U.S. initially react to war breaking out in Europe in 1939?

Question 2 options:

The United States began mobilizing troops in anticipation of entering the war later.

Congress encouraged the League of Nations to provide assistance.

The United States offered Europeans many more opportunities to immigrate.


Congress stressed isolationism and passed five neutrality laws.


Question 10 Unsaved
What was Harry Truman's justification for the use of Atomic bombs to end World War II?


The US wanted Japan to suffer for attacking Pearl Harbor.

The US wanted to brag to the world about our new power.

The US wanted to end the war with fewer US and Japanese casualties.

We wanted to destroy Japan's atomic weapon facilities.

Respuesta :

The correct answer for number 2 is Congress stressed isolationism and passed five neutrality laws.


The US Congress did not want to get involved in another expensive overseas war that did not directly affect US citizens. This is why Congress passed laws forbiding the US from trading with countries at war or entering areas that would be considered hostile.


The correct answer for number 10 is The US wanted to end the war with fewer US and Japanese casualties.


Truman argued that a Normandy type invasion on Japan would cost many more American and Japanese lives in comparison to dropping the atomic bombs. He felt that this move would shorten the war and save more unecessary casualties.

How did the U.S. initially react to war breaking out in Europe in 1939?


Answer: D. Congress stressed isolationism and passed five neutrality laws.

What was Harry Truman's justification for the use of Atomic bombs to end World War II?

Answer: The US wanted to end the war with fewer US and Japanese casualties.