Question

in 1941 the united states entered world war ii on the side of the allied forces. identify two events that were instrumental in the united states entering the global war
□ the lend - lease act gave congress the ability to provide military aide to other countries
□ the signing of the treaty of versailles
□ russia’s invasion of austria - hungary
□ the sinking of the lusitania, which carried over 100 american citizens
□ the united states intercepted the zimmerman telegram
□ the bombing of pearl harbor

Explanation:

1. The bombing of Pearl Harbor: On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor directly led to the U.S. declaring war on Japan, bringing the U.S. into WWII.
2. The sinking of the Lusitania: While this was a WWI event (1915), it increased anti - German sentiment in the U.S. and was a precursor to U.S. involvement in global conflicts, though more directly related to WWI, it's a significant event in U.S. shift towards engagement. Also, the Lend - Lease Act (first option) allowed the U.S. to supply Allied nations with military aid, which was a step towards direct involvement. But for WWII entry, Pearl Harbor is a key event. Another correct event is the interception of the Zimmerman Telegram (WWI - related but showed German aggression) or the sinking of Lusitania (WWI but influenced U.S. stance). However, for WWII entry, Pearl Harbor is crucial, and the Lend - Lease Act was a step before entry. But the question is about events instrumental in U.S. entering WWII (1941). So the two events are:

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor: Directly caused U.S. to enter WWII.
• The Lend - Lease Act: Enabled U.S. to support Allies, moving closer to entry. Or the sinking of the Lusitania (though WWI, it's a significant event in U.S. foreign policy shift). But based on WWII, Pearl Harbor and the Lend - Lease Act (or the sinking of Lusitania as a precursor). But the options given: The bombing of Pearl Harbor is a clear event for WWII entry. The sinking of the Lusitania: In 1915, it was a WWI event but it was a factor in U.S. eventually entering WWI, but the question is about WWII (1941 entry). Wait, the question says "in 1941 the United States entered World War II... Identify two events that were instrumental in the United States entering the global war". So the events should be related to WWII. The bombing of Pearl Harbor (1941) is direct. The Lend - Lease Act (1941) was a step. The sinking of the Lusitania is WWI. The Zimmerman Telegram is WWI. So the two events are:
• The bombing of Pearl Harbor.
• The Lend - Lease Act (as it committed the U.S. to aiding Allies, leading to tensions with Axis).

Answer:

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor
• The Lend - Lease Act (or the sinking of the Lusitania, but Pearl Harbor is more direct for WWII entry)

(Note: If we strictly follow WWII entry, the two events are "The bombing of Pearl Harbor" and "The Lend - Lease Act" (since Lend - Lease was in 1941 and was a major step towards entry).)