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The War in Europe

Question 1 • Learning Lab - US History B-CR (26-27)

At their meeting in January of 1942, what argument persuaded President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill to pursue a “Europe-first” strategy?

Answer
A
It was felt that Germany posed a greater threat than Japan.
B
The United States was preparing to fight Japan, the strongest Axis nation.
C
Military leaders felt it was necessary to focus on Europe first.
D
The Allies had to stop Germany from sending reinforcements to Japan.

Explanation

Roosevelt and Churchill concluded that Germany was the more dangerous Axis power and posed the greater threat to the Allies. They therefore agreed to concentrate most of their military effort on defeating Germany first, while continuing to fight Japan in the Pacific. The correct choice is “It was felt that Germany posed a greater threat than Japan.”

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