Question

at their meeting in january of 1942, what argument persuaded president roosevelt and prime minister churchill to pursue a \europe - first\ strategy?
○ it was felt that germany posed a greater threat than japan.
○ the united states was preparing to fight japan, the strongest axis nation.
○ military leaders felt it was necessary to focus on europe first.
○ the allies had to stop germany from sending reinforcements to japan.

Explanation:

The "Europe-first" strategy was rooted in the assessment that Nazi Germany, with its advanced military control of most of Europe and industrial capacity, presented a more existential and immediate global threat than Imperial Japan. Allied leaders determined defeating Germany first was critical to winning the war.

Answer:

It was felt that Germany posed a greater threat than Japan.