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What does the term 'Hemispheric defense zone' refer to?
What does the term 'Hemispheric defense zone' refer to?
- A national policy declaring the Western Hemisphere as neutral during World War II (correct)
- A treaty between nations of the Western Hemisphere
- A military strategy for the Eastern Hemisphere
- A defense alliance formed after World War II
What are strategic materials?
What are strategic materials?
Materials needed for fighting a war
What does 'eliminate' mean?
What does 'eliminate' mean?
To get rid of
What is meant by 'policy'?
What is meant by 'policy'?
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What does 'primary' refer to?
What does 'primary' refer to?
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What was the America First Committee?
What was the America First Committee?
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What was the Lend-Lease Act?
What was the Lend-Lease Act?
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What does the Atlantic Charter represent?
What does the Atlantic Charter represent?
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Study Notes
Hemispheric Defense Zone
- Declared the Western Hemisphere neutral during World War II.
- Aimed to protect the interests of the United States against external threats.
Strategic Materials
- Essential resources required for military operations and warfare.
- Includes items like weapons, fuel, and food supplies that are critical for success in conflict.
Eliminate
- Means to completely remove or eradicate something.
- Associated with strategies during wartime to weaken the enemy's capabilities.
Policy
- Refers to a specific course of action designed to influence decisions and future responses.
- Acts as a guiding framework for governmental operations and strategic initiatives.
Primary
- Denotes the most important or first in rank and order.
- Used to emphasize the significance of key objectives or resources during wartime efforts.
America First Committee
- A prominent isolationist group that opposed U.S. involvement in World War II.
- Advocated for no American intervention or aid to Allied nations, reflecting a strong desire for neutrality.
Lend-Lease Act
- Legislation allowing the U.S. to lend or lease military equipment to countries deemed vital for national defense.
- Signified a shift from strict neutrality to a more supportive role for Allied nations prior to direct involvement.
Atlantic Charter
- Joint declaration made by Churchill and Roosevelt outlining shared goals for a postwar world.
- Emphasized principles of democracy, non-aggression, free trade, economic improvement, and freedom of navigation on the seas.
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