Question

Which statement explains why the United States did not enter World War II until directly attacked by Japan? A) United States did not have vital economic interests involved B) military leaders did not think the United States was prepared for was C) public sentiment was evenly divided about which side to support D) isolationist sentiment was strong in the united state

Answer 1

The United States had rejected the idea of being involved with any other countries that were currently involved in war. The answer would be D, Isolationist sentiment was strong in the United States.

Answer 2

The correct answer is:

D) isolationist sentiment was strong in the United States.

Isolationism had spread over progressives and conservatives, business owners and peace activists alike. Without an ordered opposition from internationalists, their doctrine triumphed and even Roosevelt seemed to accept their strength in Congress. The outbreak of war in 1939 hardly made public opinion shift from advocating full neutrality to backing limited U.S. assistance to the Allies, far from an actual intervention in the war.