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US Involvement in World War II and the Great Depression
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Why did many Americans favor isolationism in the years leading up to World War II?

  • They believed that the US should assert its dominance by intervening in international disputes.
  • They were eager to engage in international affairs and support the League of Nations.
  • They wanted revenge for the losses suffered in World War I and sought to involve the US in global conflicts.
  • They believed that the lives lost in World War I were in vain and were not interested in getting involved again, especially with domestic problems like the Great Depression. (correct)

    • Why did many Americans sympathize with the Poles and their British and French allies when Germany invaded Poland?

  • They believed that the US should support Germany's invasion of Poland.
  • They were eager for the US to immediately declare war on Germany.
  • They were indifferent towards the conflict and its impact on Europe.
  • Despite sympathizing, they still did not want the US to get involved in the conflict. (correct)

    • What was the America First Committee's stance on US involvement in World War II?

  • They strongly supported US intervention in World War II to protect democratic values.
  • They opposed US involvement in World War II and advocated for isolationism. (correct)
  • They were indifferent towards US involvement in World War II, focusing more on domestic policies.
  • They believed that the US should only get involved if directly attacked, otherwise maintaining neutrality.

    • What was a significant reason for the US favoring isolationism before World War II?

    <p>The high cost of money and lives in World War I coupled with domestic issues like the Great Depression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country did the US have as a strong ally in World War II?

    <p>Russia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the code name for the D-Day invasion?

    <p>Operation Overlord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the British prime minister during the war?

    <p>Winston Churchill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to the US joining the war?

    <p>Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ended the Great Depression in the US?

    <p>The US joining World War II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the US project to develop the atomic bomb?

    <p>Manhattan Project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did World War II begin?

    <p>September 1939</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries were part of the allies in World War II?

    <p>Britain, Russia, France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who successfully led Operation Overlord and D-Day?

    <p>Dwight D. Eisenhower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event marked the end of World War II in Europe?

    <p>Germany's surrender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the end of World War II?

    <p>US atomic bombing of Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enabled 16 million men to join the allies during World War II?

    <p>The US joining World War II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the 'Destroyers-for-bases' deal between Roosevelt and Churchill?

    <p>An agreement to supply Britain with warships in exchange for leasing bases on British territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the 'Arsenal of democracy' initiative by Roosevelt?

    <p>An initiative to supply military equipment to allies before US entry into the war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the 'Four Freedoms' speech by Roosevelt emphasize?

    <p>Freedom of speech, worship, and freedom from want and fear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Lend-Lease Act allow the US to do?

    <p>Send military equipment to Britain, Russia, and other countries to aid in the war effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Atlantic Charter?

    <p>A 1941 statement by Roosevelt and Churchill that outlined their war aims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were some of the opposition groups against Roosevelt's shift from an isolationist stance?

    <p>Republican leaders, America Firsters, and even his Secretary of War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What events led to a change in public opinion towards supporting the war effort?

    <p>U-boat attacks, Pearl Harbor, and the surprise Japanese attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the US presidents during the Great Depression?

    <p>Hoover and Roosevelt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did 'Okies' refer to during the Great Depression?

    <p>Poor farmers who migrated from the Great Plains to California in search of work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some causes of the Great Depression?

    <p>Stock market crash of 1929, overproduction, and Smoot-Hawley Tariff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    US Involvement in World War II and the Great Depression

    • Roosevelt's 1940 "Destroyers-for-bases" deal with Churchill involved supplying Britain with warships in exchange for leasing bases on British territory
    • "Arsenal of democracy" was Roosevelt's initiative to supply military equipment to allies before US entry into the war
    • The "Four Freedoms" speech by Roosevelt in 1941 justified US aid to allies, emphasizing freedom of speech, worship, and freedom from want and fear
    • The Lend-Lease Act allowed the US to send military equipment to Britain, Russia, and other countries to aid in the war effort
    • The Atlantic Charter was a 1941 statement by Roosevelt and Churchill that outlined their war aims
    • Roosevelt's shift from an isolationist stance to supporting the war effort faced opposition from Republican leaders, America Firsters, and even his Secretary of War
    • U-boat attacks, Pearl Harbor, and the surprise Japanese attack led to a change in public opinion towards supporting the war effort
    • Key events leading to the Great Depression included the stock market crash of 1929, the Smoot-Hawley Tariff, Roosevelt's New Deal, and the rise of Fascists in Europe
    • Hoover and Roosevelt were US presidents during the Great Depression
    • "Okies" referred to poor farmers who migrated from the Great Plains to California in search of work
    • The Great Depression was caused by the stock market crash, overproduction, and the Smoot-Hawley Tariff, leading to widespread unemployment and poverty
    • US involvement in World War II resulted in gains for American workers, particularly women, but young men sacrificed the most, and minority groups faced discrimination and mistreatment both in the military and on the home front

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