B. historians shouldn't project modern ideas
The U.S. sided with democratically based governments, especially after Nazi Germany attacked France and Britain. Pearl Harbor was an attack on the U.S.
It was a six months trip across 2000 miles
A sundae consists of ice cream and your choice of toppings.
Despises - hate or dislike.
Postpones - delay or reschedule.
Straggles - walk slowly or fall behind.
Consists - made up of.