7 Questions
What was one of the causes of World War II?
The rise of militarism in Japan, Italy, and Germany fueled aggression and resentment
How did public opinion vary at the beginning of World War II?
Some were hopeful while others were pessimistic
Which country had a strong sense of patriotism at the beginning of World War II?
Great Britain
What was President Roosevelt's initial stance on entering World War II?
He wanted to stay out of the war
What did Roosevelt believe was the US's moral obligation in entering World War II?
To fight for democracy and freedom
Why were some Americans hesitant to enter World War II?
They believed the US should stay out of foreign affairs
What was the Soviet Union's attitude towards World War II at the beginning?
Angry and determined
Study Notes
Causes of World War II:
- Treaty of Versailles was harsh on Germany and fueled resentment
- Great Depression led to poverty and extremism
- Rise of militarism in Japan, Italy, and Germany
- Failure of the League of Nations to prevent war Public opinion at the beginning of WWII:
- Mixed, some hopeful and others pessimistic
- Influenced by experience of WWI and rise of fascism
- US opinion divided, but changed after Pearl Harbor attack
- Great Britain had strong sense of patriotism, France was pessimistic, and Soviet Union was angry and determined President's viewpoint:
- Roosevelt wanted to keep US out of war at first, but became convinced of need to get involved
- Saw war as battle between good and evil and believed US had moral obligation to fight
- Also saw strategic interest in winning war to protect US and allies' security Public opinion on entering war:
- Divided, some wanted to stay out due to Great Depression, belief US couldn't win, and reluctance to send troops
- Others believed US had moral obligation to fight against threat to democracy and freedom.
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