Question

which of the following describes the state of world war ii by the time of americas entry? the war had stalemated, allowing america to tip the balance. the war was just beginning, allowing america to make bold moves. americas enemies were winning, making the u.s. fight for footholds.

Explanation:

By the time the US entered World War II in 1941 after the Pearl - Harbor attack, the Axis powers (Germany, Italy, Japan) were making significant advances. Germany had conquered much of Western Europe and was advancing in the Soviet Union, Japan had made territorial gains in the Pacific and Asia. America's enemies were winning and the US had to fight to gain a foothold in the war.

Answer:

America's enemies were winning, making the U.S. fight for footholds.