Question

1. based on the excerpt, the united states became involved in world war ii in order to -

a. improve diplomatic relations with germany
b. preserve access to natural resources
c. protect democracy from the rise of fascism
d. reverse the worldwide spread of communism

Explanation:

The U.S. entered WWII after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and a core stated and widely recognized motivation was opposing the fascist regimes of Germany, Italy, and Japan, which threatened democratic nations and global stability. Option A is incorrect as the U.S. was hostile to Nazi Germany. Option B was not the primary stated goal, though resource access was a secondary concern. Option D refers to post-WWII Cold War motives, not WWII.

Answer:

C. protect democracy from the rise of fascism