Question

1. Why did the United States agree to "Europe First" strategy?

A) because the war in Europe was already nearly won by this time

B) because its priority was to help its allies first defeat the Nazis

C) because the War in the Pacific had not yet reached critical proportions

D) because the Allies would fight Japan if the United States did not help



2. What nation experienced extreme hyperinflation, or skyrocketing cost of goods, that contributed to the start of World War II?

A) France

B) Germany

C) Britain

D) Japan



3. What event officially formed the alliance between Italy and Germany in World War II?

A) Mussolini and Hitler signed the Pact of Steel to defend each other in a time of war.

B) The Italians invaded Africa and sought help from Hitler's army.

C) Germany forced Italy to sign the alliance under the threat of invasion.

D) The British and French had declared war on Italy after the Blitzkrieg.
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Not sure if I got this question right:
1. What was the significance of the Battle of Midway for the Americans?

A) Japan's defeat would be a turning point toward American victory in the Pacific

B) Japan's defeat would allow the Americans to invade the Philippines

C) America's successful defense of the base would allow them to move more troops to Europe

D) America's successful defense of the base would allow them to leave the Pacific entirely
***I picked A***

Answer 1

What were your answers for the first three? Your last answer is correct, the Battle of Midway was significant in many ways, the Americans broke the Japanese code and knew about the attack before it occurred, it proved the United States could go toe to toe with Japan and helped instill confidence in our armed forces.

To answer your previous questions B, B, A.

“Europe First” was the an agreement by the United States and the Britain where they agreed to put the majority of resources into fighting Germany and once Germany fell take those resources and apply them to the Pacific Theater of operations against Japan.

German had hyperinflation for many reasons, most due to World War I and the reparations after the war from the allies and a ruined economy. Marks were no longer based on a gold standard (gold was taken by the allies as well as other natural resources). Because of this payments by the government for its citizens, and industry for its employees was supported only by printing more and more money until the economy finally collapsed in the 1920’s, money was basically worth nothing, which lead to unemployment and a depression and a very fragile political atmosphere.

The Pact of Steel was solidified when Italy and Germany both signed it, pledging to come to the aid of one another during war. War was not to occur until three years after the pact was signed but Germany invaded Poland in 1939 so Italy was not well prepared.

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It’s all very interesting, lots of articles on the internet if you research it and much more in depth answers.

Hope I helped!