Question

"In the present world situation, of course, there is absolutely no doubt in the mind of a very overwhelming number of Americans that the best immediate defense of the United States is the success of Great Britain in defending itself; and that, therefore… it is equally important from a selfish point of view of American defense, that we should do everything to help the British Empire to defend itself…."

- President Franklin Roosevelt, announcing the plan for a "Lend-Lease Act," December 17, 1940
Which of these situations BEST represents the "present world situation" that Roosevelt mentions in his announcement?
Responses
A German aggression in Western EuropeGerman aggression in Western Europe
B the sinking of the RMS Lusitania off the Irish coastthe sinking of the RMS Lusitania off the Irish coast
C the Japanese Navy's attack on Pearl Harborthe Japanese Navy's attack on Pearl Harbor
D Poland falling to the Soviet Union

Answer 1

A. German aggression in Western Europe represents the "present world situation" that Roosevelt mentions in his announcement of the "Lend-Lease Act." This refers to the ongoing World War II, in which Germany invaded and occupied several countries in Western Europe, including France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. This aggression posed a direct threat to the security of the United States and the British Empire and prompted the need for American aid to help defend against it.

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