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What does appeasement mean?
What does appeasement mean?
- A policy to isolate the country
- The act of pacifying someone by consenting to their demands (correct)
- A speech about freedom
- A treaty that ended WWII
What ended WWII and created the League of Nations?
What ended WWII and created the League of Nations?
Treaty of Versailles
What is isolationism?
What is isolationism?
- Engaging in multiple alliances
- A policy to promote global trade
- A military strategy
- Removing ties with all other nations to avoid conflict (correct)
What did the Four Freedoms Speech propose?
What did the Four Freedoms Speech propose?
Cash & Carry was a policy that preserved neutrality while aiding the allies.
Cash & Carry was a policy that preserved neutrality while aiding the allies.
What act got around the Neutrality Act by allowing the US to lend military supplies?
What act got around the Neutrality Act by allowing the US to lend military supplies?
What was the goal of the League of Nations?
What was the goal of the League of Nations?
What did the Quarantine Speech condemn?
What did the Quarantine Speech condemn?
What compromise did Roosevelt make with Britain regarding military supplies?
What compromise did Roosevelt make with Britain regarding military supplies?
What did the Roosevelt Corollary state?
What did the Roosevelt Corollary state?
The Good Neighbor Policy aimed to improve relations with Latin America.
The Good Neighbor Policy aimed to improve relations with Latin America.
What does Big Stick Diplomacy refer to?
What does Big Stick Diplomacy refer to?
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
What was the impact of the Great Depression on America's involvement in war?
What was the impact of the Great Depression on America's involvement in war?
What is propaganda?
What is propaganda?
The Neutrality Acts limited U.S. involvement in future wars.
The Neutrality Acts limited U.S. involvement in future wars.
What did the Zimmerman Telegram propose?
What did the Zimmerman Telegram propose?
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
What is noninterventionism?
What is noninterventionism?
What event forced America out of its isolation and into WWII?
What event forced America out of its isolation and into WWII?
Study Notes
Key Terms and Concepts
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Appeasement
- Act of pacifying demands from aggressive nations to maintain peace.
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Treaty of Versailles
- Ended World War I and established the League of Nations aimed at preventing future conflicts.
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Isolationism
- Foreign policy advocating for the minimization of international engagement to avoid conflicts.
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Four Freedoms Speech
- Speech by Roosevelt advocating for financial support to Britain, emphasizing the defense of freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.
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Cash & Carry
- Policy allowing allies to purchase goods from the U.S. while maintaining American neutrality.
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Lend Lease Policy
- Legislation enabling the U.S. to supply military equipment to Allied nations, under the premise of eventual repayment.
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League of Nations
- International organization created after WWI to promote global peace; notably, the U.S. did not join.
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Quarantine Speech
- Roosevelt's condemnation of Japan's actions in China, advocating for collective international opposition.
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Destroyer for Bases
- Agreement between the U.S. and Britain allowing the transfer of destroyer ships in exchange for naval base rights.
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Roosevelt Corollary
- Addendum to the Monroe Doctrine asserting U.S. intervention in international affairs that threaten American interests.
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Good Neighbor Policy
- Initiative aimed at improving relations and diplomacy with Latin American countries.
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Big Stick Diplomacy
- Roosevelt's diplomatic approach advocating for a strong military presence while engaging in peaceful negotiations.
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Monroe Doctrine
- Policy declaring European interference in the Americas as a threat to U.S. security.
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Great Depression
- Economic crisis that intensified isolationist sentiments among Americans, making them reluctant to engage in foreign wars.
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Propaganda
- Information, often biased, disseminated to rally public support for government actions and policies during conflicts.
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Neutrality Acts
- Series of laws aimed at ensuring U.S. non-involvement in future foreign wars.
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Zimmerman Telegram
- Secret communication proposing a German-Mexican alliance that provoked U.S. concerns about isolationism.
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Woodrow Wilson
- President during WWI known for advocating isolationist and internationalist policies.
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Noninterventionism
- Post-WWI foreign policy focused on minimizing foreign alliances and conflicts.
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Attack on Pearl Harbor
- December 7, 1941, surprise military strike by Japan that prompted the U.S. to enter World War II, ending isolationist policies.
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This quiz covers key terms and definitions related to isolationism and the events leading up to World War I, including the Treaty of Versailles and the Four Freedoms Speech. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of this pivotal historical era.
