George Washington’s
Farewell Address advocated a policy of --____________________________
The 1930’s:
Foreign Policy –
Neutrality-Americans were disillusioned from WWI.
People supported a
sentiment towards isolationism, we did not wish to participate in another
European war—this led to the passage of the Neutrality Acts-
US would withhold
weapons and loans from all nations at war.
Permitted Britain &
France to purchase weapons on a Cash and Carry basis.
World War II:
Axis Powers:
Germany, Italy and Japan
Allies:
Great Britain, United
States, Russia
Lend Lease Act – in 1941
Congress authorized President Roosevelt to send aid to any nation whose defense
was believed to be important to American security. This helped the Allies fight
the Axis Powers and allowed us to send military aid without sending troops.
What was the primary reason
the U.S. entered WWII?
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The civil liberties of what
group were restricted during WWII?
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Why did the number of women
in the work force increase during WWII?
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List some Wartime
Constitutional Issues?
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Two Court Cases that
limited our civil liberties in certain situations.
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What foreign policy did the
US follow when deciding to join the UN?
What was the objective of
these statements?
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Define the Marshal Plan -
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What did NATO commit us to?
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