America Enters the War

Terrance visits the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor

As you begin your search for courage in this next quest, Martina and Terrance have brought you to the decade of the 1930s. You will visit the countries of Japan and Germany, whose actions eventually led to the start of World War II. Martina and Terrance will then help you investigate America’s response to those actions, and allow you to examine the surprise attack that brought America into World War II.

Essential Questions

• What factors contributed to the start of World War II?
• How did the United States respond to the rise of totalitarian powers in Europe and Asia?
• Why did the United States enter World War II?