Why did government leaders push for US entry into World War II in the early 1940s? Select the two correct answers.
A.
to guarantee freedom and democracy for the people of Europe
B.
to acquire territory for the expansion of the United States
C.
to demonstrate US military superiority over the Soviet Union
D.
to ensure national security after an attack on American soil
E.
to help European countries recover from the Great Depression
The two correct answers are:
A. to guarantee freedom and democracy for the people of Europe
D. to ensure national security after an attack on American soil
These options reflect the motivations behind the U.S. entry into World War II, particularly in response to the threat posed by Axis powers and the attack on Pearl Harbor.