Official USCIS civics question 106 of 128
Why did the United States enter World War II?
Official answers (English)
- (Bombing of) Pearl Harbor
- Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor
- To support the Allied Powers (England, France, and Russia)
- To oppose the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan)
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Explanation
English
The U.S. entered WWII after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.
Türkçe
ABD, Japonya'nın Pearl Harbor'a saldırmasının ardından 2. Dünya Savaşı'na girdi.
Español
EE. UU. entró en la Segunda Guerra Mundial tras el ataque de Japón a Pearl Harbor.
Memory hint
💡 EN: Pearl Harbor.
💡 TR: Pearl Harbor.
💡 ES: Pearl Harbor.
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