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Why did many Americans favor isolationism in the years leading up to World War II?
Why did many Americans favor isolationism in the years leading up to World War II?
Why did many Americans sympathize with the Poles and their British and French allies when Germany invaded Poland?
Why did many Americans sympathize with the Poles and their British and French allies when Germany invaded Poland?
What was the America First Committee's stance on US involvement in World War II?
What was the America First Committee's stance on US involvement in World War II?
What was a significant reason for the US favoring isolationism before World War II?
What was a significant reason for the US favoring isolationism before World War II?
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Which country did the US have as a strong ally in World War II?
Which country did the US have as a strong ally in World War II?
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What was the code name for the D-Day invasion?
What was the code name for the D-Day invasion?
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Who was the British prime minister during the war?
Who was the British prime minister during the war?
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What event led to the US joining the war?
What event led to the US joining the war?
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What ended the Great Depression in the US?
What ended the Great Depression in the US?
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What was the name of the US project to develop the atomic bomb?
What was the name of the US project to develop the atomic bomb?
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When did World War II begin?
When did World War II begin?
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Which countries were part of the allies in World War II?
Which countries were part of the allies in World War II?
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Who successfully led Operation Overlord and D-Day?
Who successfully led Operation Overlord and D-Day?
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What event marked the end of World War II in Europe?
What event marked the end of World War II in Europe?
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Which event marked the end of World War II?
Which event marked the end of World War II?
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What enabled 16 million men to join the allies during World War II?
What enabled 16 million men to join the allies during World War II?
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What was the 'Destroyers-for-bases' deal between Roosevelt and Churchill?
What was the 'Destroyers-for-bases' deal between Roosevelt and Churchill?
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What was the 'Arsenal of democracy' initiative by Roosevelt?
What was the 'Arsenal of democracy' initiative by Roosevelt?
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What did the 'Four Freedoms' speech by Roosevelt emphasize?
What did the 'Four Freedoms' speech by Roosevelt emphasize?
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What did the Lend-Lease Act allow the US to do?
What did the Lend-Lease Act allow the US to do?
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What was the Atlantic Charter?
What was the Atlantic Charter?
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Who were some of the opposition groups against Roosevelt's shift from an isolationist stance?
Who were some of the opposition groups against Roosevelt's shift from an isolationist stance?
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What events led to a change in public opinion towards supporting the war effort?
What events led to a change in public opinion towards supporting the war effort?
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Who were the US presidents during the Great Depression?
Who were the US presidents during the Great Depression?
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What did 'Okies' refer to during the Great Depression?
What did 'Okies' refer to during the Great Depression?
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What were some causes of the Great Depression?
What were some causes of the Great Depression?
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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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Test your knowledge of the key events, policies, and figures related to US involvement in World War II and the Great Depression, focusing on Roosevelt's initiatives, key acts, and the impact on American society.
