World War 2: Isolation to Neutrality

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What was the general attitude of America towards getting involved in war during the 1920s?

Supportive of joining wars with other countries

Aggressive in their approach towards war

Isolationist, not wanting to get involved in war but willing to be part of prevention treaties (correct)

Completely neutral without any stance on war

Why did America join World War II according to the text?

To protect Latin America from spreading the war

Due to the attack on Pearl Harbor (correct)

To support Germany's efforts in the war

In order to prevent further conflict in Europe

Why does the text suggest that World War II could have been prevented?

If the prevention treaties had been enforced properly (correct)

If Germany's generals had resisted Hitler's actions

If America had supported sending soldiers despite the recession

If America had stayed completely neutral without any involvement

What was the purpose of FDR's Good Neighbor Policy according to the text?

To maintain diplomatic relationships with Latin America and prevent war spreading to the western hemisphere Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about the naming of World War II?

It suggests that World War II was a long-term continuation of World War I Signup and view all the answers

What did the German generals initially feel about going to war at the time of Hitler according to the text?

They only did so because they believed they could get away with it Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of FDR's good neighbor policy?

To stop sending troops to Latin America and distance from intervention in internal affairs Signup and view all the answers

What did the Pan-American Conference in 1936 emphasize?

Pledges that the US would no longer intervene in internal affairs of Latin American countries Signup and view all the answers

What was the main characteristic of Fascism?

Dictatorial, totalitarian control over the government and economy Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Capitalism from Socialism?

Belief in private ownership and competition in the market Signup and view all the answers

What did Adam Smith's Mercantile System lead to?

Development of private property rights and productive use of capital goods Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Communism and Socialism according to the text?

To right worker exploitation and inequality between rich and poor Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for FDR wanting to protect the Panama Canal from the enemy?

To prevent a country like Germany from threatening the canal Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 1933 Pan-American Conference?

It marked a shift away from military intervention and emphasized peaceful resolution of disputes Signup and view all the answers

What did FDR's good neighbor policy aim to achieve with regards to Western Hemisphere countries joining Axis powers?

Not joining Axis powers, either neutral or Allies Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature of Communism according to the text?

Worker exploitation and inequality between rich and poor. Signup and view all the answers

What was the attitude of America towards getting involved in war during the 1920s?

Completely isolationist Signup and view all the answers

Why did German generals initially feel about going to war at the time of Hitler?

They only did it because they got away with stuff Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of FDR's Good Neighbor Policy?

To maintain diplomatic relationships with Latin America Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Prevention treaties mentioned in the text?

They were not enforced, leading Japan to have free reign Signup and view all the answers

Why is World War II described as 'poorly named' according to the text?

It was more like a continuation of World War I Signup and view all the answers

What was FDR's stance towards isolationism during his presidency?

Initially isolationist, then somewhat neutral, and finally forced into war Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of FDR's Good Neighbor Policy?

To promote non-intervention in the internal affairs of Latin American countries Signup and view all the answers

What did the Pan-American Conference in 1936 emphasize?

The commitment to resolve disputes through arbitration by a neutral third party Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Capitalism from Socialism?

Private ownership and competition in the market Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 1933 Pan-American Conference?

It emphasized non-intervention in the internal affairs of Latin American countries Signup and view all the answers

What was the general attitude of America towards getting involved in war during the 1920s?

Reluctance to engage in international conflicts Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about the naming of World War II?

The name reflects the scale and scope of the conflict compared to World War I Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Communism and Socialism according to the text?

To address worker exploitation and inequality of rich vs poor Signup and view all the answers

What was the main characteristic of Fascism?

Dictatorial, totalitarian system with extreme nationalism Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for FDR wanting to protect the Panama Canal from the enemy?

To prevent Germany from gaining control over the Panama Canal Signup and view all the answers

What did Adam Smith’s Mercantile System lead to?

Increased industry and industrial revolution Signup and view all the answers

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What was the general attitude of America towards getting involved in war during the 1920s?

Why did America join World War II according to the text?

Why does the text suggest that World War II could have been prevented?

What was the purpose of FDR's Good Neighbor Policy according to the text?

What does the text imply about the naming of World War II?

What did the German generals initially feel about going to war at the time of Hitler according to the text?

What was the main goal of FDR's good neighbor policy?

What did the Pan-American Conference in 1936 emphasize?

What was the main characteristic of Fascism?

What distinguishes Capitalism from Socialism?

What did Adam Smith's Mercantile System lead to?

What was the purpose of Communism and Socialism according to the text?

What was the main reason for FDR wanting to protect the Panama Canal from the enemy?

What was the significance of the 1933 Pan-American Conference?

What did FDR's good neighbor policy aim to achieve with regards to Western Hemisphere countries joining Axis powers?

What is the main feature of Communism according to the text?

What was the attitude of America towards getting involved in war during the 1920s?

Why did German generals initially feel about going to war at the time of Hitler?

What was the main goal of FDR's Good Neighbor Policy?

What was the significance of the Prevention treaties mentioned in the text?

Why is World War II described as 'poorly named' according to the text?

What was FDR's stance towards isolationism during his presidency?

What was the main goal of FDR's Good Neighbor Policy?

What did the Pan-American Conference in 1936 emphasize?

What distinguishes Capitalism from Socialism?

What was the significance of the 1933 Pan-American Conference?

What was the general attitude of America towards getting involved in war during the 1920s?

What does the text imply about the naming of World War II?

What was the purpose of Communism and Socialism according to the text?

What was the main characteristic of Fascism?

What was the main reason for FDR wanting to protect the Panama Canal from the enemy?

What did Adam Smith’s Mercantile System lead to?

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