1) What was the London Conference and what were it’s ramifications? Pg 800
It was a 66 nation meeting in which a solution to global depression was approached. The goal was to stabilize currency to improve world trade. After FDR decided to pull out of the London Conference, America was officially known as an isolationist country.
2) What were the Neutrality Acts of 1935, 1936, and 1937?And what were their effects? Pg 805
They were acts passed that stated that when the president proclaimed the existence of war, Americans could not do a list of things, such as sail on a belligerent ship. Because of America's refusal to stop the war when they had the chance, the dictators rose in power.
3) What happened in Spain and how did American actions effect the outcome? Pg 806
Fascist Franciso Franco overthrew the Loyalist government in Spain with the help of Hitler and Mussolini. America's refusal to sell munitions to Spain contributed to Franco's victory.
4) What were the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies and the America First Committee examples of? P 812
Propaganda groups wither for or against American isolationism.
5) What did, “better a third term that a third rater” mean? P 814
It meant that it would be better for an experienced president, such as Fdr who had already served 2 terms as president, than an inexperienced president such as republican nominee Willkie,
6) Explain the “Arsenal of Democracy” p 815
The arsenal of democracy was what roosevelt called America sending a limitless supply of arms to the allies instead of sending American soldiers.
7) What was the Atlantic Charter and what was it’s importance? P 817
It was an outline of the goals of democracy created by CHurchill and FDR at the Atlantic Conference. It declared that self determination would be implemented and disarmament would be pursued.
8)What effect did the start of War have on Immigrants and attitudes towards immigrants? P 822
The loyalty of immigrants was questioned at the start of the war. Japanese Americans were put in internment camps after their loyalty was questioned.
9) How did the War effect industry, give examples? P 826
Industry boomed as a result of war. Shipbuilder Henry J. Kaiser was called sir launchalot because of the speed in which he constructed ships, Farmers produced an abundance of products as a result of investment in new agricultural machinery. The War Production Board focussed it's attentin on producing necessary goods.
It was a 66 nation meeting in which a solution to global depression was approached. The goal was to stabilize currency to improve world trade. After FDR decided to pull out of the London Conference, America was officially known as an isolationist country.
2) What were the Neutrality Acts of 1935, 1936, and 1937?And what were their effects? Pg 805
They were acts passed that stated that when the president proclaimed the existence of war, Americans could not do a list of things, such as sail on a belligerent ship. Because of America's refusal to stop the war when they had the chance, the dictators rose in power.
3) What happened in Spain and how did American actions effect the outcome? Pg 806
Fascist Franciso Franco overthrew the Loyalist government in Spain with the help of Hitler and Mussolini. America's refusal to sell munitions to Spain contributed to Franco's victory.
4) What were the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies and the America First Committee examples of? P 812
Propaganda groups wither for or against American isolationism.
5) What did, “better a third term that a third rater” mean? P 814
It meant that it would be better for an experienced president, such as Fdr who had already served 2 terms as president, than an inexperienced president such as republican nominee Willkie,
6) Explain the “Arsenal of Democracy” p 815
The arsenal of democracy was what roosevelt called America sending a limitless supply of arms to the allies instead of sending American soldiers.
7) What was the Atlantic Charter and what was it’s importance? P 817
It was an outline of the goals of democracy created by CHurchill and FDR at the Atlantic Conference. It declared that self determination would be implemented and disarmament would be pursued.
8)What effect did the start of War have on Immigrants and attitudes towards immigrants? P 822
The loyalty of immigrants was questioned at the start of the war. Japanese Americans were put in internment camps after their loyalty was questioned.
9) How did the War effect industry, give examples? P 826
Industry boomed as a result of war. Shipbuilder Henry J. Kaiser was called sir launchalot because of the speed in which he constructed ships, Farmers produced an abundance of products as a result of investment in new agricultural machinery. The War Production Board focussed it's attentin on producing necessary goods.