The U.S. entered World War II after
a. The Germans began bombing London
b. The Germans invaded the U.S.S.R.
c. Japan invaded China
d. Japan bombed Pearl Harbor
e. The Germans sank the Lusitania
Ans: d
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New England families were unique because of the presence of
A) Native American wives. B) grandparents. C) polygamy. D) widows. E) extended families living in one household.