At the beginning of World War II, Roosevelt dealt with France
A. by supporting the Free French under Charles de Gaulle.
B. by seeking an alliance with French Algeria.
C. by joining with the British in an assault on North Africa.
D. through negotiations with the Vichy Government.
Is it C?
The U.S. didn't enter the war until December 1941, although the war started in 1938. North Africa was invaded in 1940.
So, it's A?
Yes.
Is not A.
D. through negotiations with the Vichy Government.
THE ANSWER
To determine the correct answer, we need to evaluate each option and see which one aligns with the historical context of the beginning of World War II.
A. Supporting the Free French under Charles de Gaulle: During World War II, the Free French were those who opposed the Vichy Government in France and fought against Nazi Germany. While Roosevelt did eventually support the Free French, particularly after the United States entered the war, this option may not be directly related to his actions at the beginning of the war.
B. Seeking an alliance with French Algeria: French Algeria was a French colonial territory in North Africa. While Roosevelt did aim to build alliances and gain support during the war, seeking an alliance specifically with French Algeria does not align with historical records.
C. Joining with the British in an assault on North Africa: This option refers to the Allied operation known as the North African Campaign, which began in November 1942. While this campaign did involve joint British and American forces, it was not initiated at the beginning of World War II.
D. Negotiations with the Vichy Government: At the beginning of World War II, the Vichy Government was the French regime that collaborated with Nazi Germany. Roosevelt did engage in negotiations with the Vichy Government to determine its stance and possible cooperation. However, this option may not fully capture the extent of Roosevelt's actions towards France during the early stages of the war.
Based on the above evaluation, it can be concluded that none of the options perfectly align with Roosevelt's actions at the beginning of World War II. However, option C ("joining with the British in an assault on North Africa") is the closest in terms of representing the eventual cooperation between American and British forces in the North African Campaign. Therefore, option C is the most suitable answer among the given options, even though it does not specifically address the early period of the war.