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What did the passage of the Lend-Lease Act in 1941 signal?
What did the passage of the Lend-Lease Act in 1941 signal?
Germany's invasion of which country started World War II?
Germany's invasion of which country started World War II?
What US action in 1941 angered the Japanese and resulted in the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
What US action in 1941 angered the Japanese and resulted in the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
Why did Germany sign a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union in 1939?
Why did Germany sign a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union in 1939?
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During which decade did the US pursue a policy of isolationism?
During which decade did the US pursue a policy of isolationism?
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Which is the best example of isolationism during the 1930s?
Which is the best example of isolationism during the 1930s?
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Why did the 1939 cash-and-carry amendment to the Neutrality Acts favor Britain over Germany?
Why did the 1939 cash-and-carry amendment to the Neutrality Acts favor Britain over Germany?
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What made it increasingly difficult for President Roosevelt to stay neutral during World War II?
What made it increasingly difficult for President Roosevelt to stay neutral during World War II?
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What action broke off US negotiations with Japan?
What action broke off US negotiations with Japan?
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Which of the following was a reason the US adopted a policy of isolationism before World War II?
Which of the following was a reason the US adopted a policy of isolationism before World War II?
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Study Notes
America's Entry into World War II
- The Lend-Lease Act, passed in 1941, marked the end of American neutrality in World War II.
- Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939 initiated World War II.
- The freezing of Japan's assets and exports by the US in 1941 was a significant action that provoked the attack on Pearl Harbor.
- Hitler's motivation for signing a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union in 1939 was to avoid a two-front war.
US Foreign Policy During the 1930s
- In the 1930s, the United States pursued a policy of isolationism, avoiding alliances with other nations.
- The 1939 cash-and-carry amendment to the Neutrality Acts favored Britain, as it had a larger fleet of ships capable of transporting arms compared to Germany.
Factors Leading to Increased US Involvement
- Growing German power paired with Britain's desperate need for support made neutrality difficult for President Roosevelt.
- US negotiations with Japan were terminated due to Japan's invasion of Indochina.
- A significant reason for the US adopting isolationism before World War II was the substantial American casualties experienced during World War I.
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Test your knowledge on America's involvement in World War II with these flashcards. Covering key events like the Lend-Lease Act and Germany's invasion of Poland, you'll learn about the pivotal moments that changed the course of history. Ideal for history students or enthusiasts alike.
