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?

<p>To maintain diplomatic relationships with Latin America and prevent war spreading to the western hemisphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It suggests that World War II was a long-term continuation of World War I (C)</p> 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?

<p>They only did so because they believed they could get away with it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To stop sending troops to Latin America and distance from intervention in internal affairs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Pan-American Conference in 1936 emphasize?

<p>Pledges that the US would no longer intervene in internal affairs of Latin American countries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main characteristic of Fascism?

<p>Dictatorial, totalitarian control over the government and economy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Capitalism from Socialism?

<p>Belief in private ownership and competition in the market (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Adam Smith's Mercantile System lead to?

<p>Development of private property rights and productive use of capital goods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To right worker exploitation and inequality between rich and poor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To prevent a country like Germany from threatening the canal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It marked a shift away from military intervention and emphasized peaceful resolution of disputes (C)</p> 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?

<p>Not joining Axis powers, either neutral or Allies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Worker exploitation and inequality between rich and poor. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Completely isolationist (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They only did it because they got away with stuff (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To maintain diplomatic relationships with Latin America (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They were not enforced, leading Japan to have free reign (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It was more like a continuation of World War I (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Initially isolationist, then somewhat neutral, and finally forced into war (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To promote non-intervention in the internal affairs of Latin American countries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Pan-American Conference in 1936 emphasize?

<p>The commitment to resolve disputes through arbitration by a neutral third party (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Capitalism from Socialism?

<p>Private ownership and competition in the market (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It emphasized non-intervention in the internal affairs of Latin American countries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Reluctance to engage in international conflicts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The name reflects the scale and scope of the conflict compared to World War I (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To address worker exploitation and inequality of rich vs poor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main characteristic of Fascism?

<p>Dictatorial, totalitarian system with extreme nationalism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To prevent Germany from gaining control over the Panama Canal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Adam Smith’s Mercantile System lead to?

<p>Increased industry and industrial revolution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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