World War 2 Questions
1) What was the London Conference and what were it’s ramifications?
The London Conference was set up in 1933 with the goal of coming up with an international fix to the Great Depression. FDR was going to send Secretary of State Cordell Hull but later changed his mind and backed out of the conference. Without America's participation, the London Conference got nothing accomplished. This also solidified the U.S. isolationist policies.
2) What were the Neutrality Acts of 1935, 1936, and 1937? And what were their effects?
The Neutrality Acts of 1935-37 said that when the president declared a foreign war existed, certain restrictions would start. Such as Americans could not sail on a belligerent ship, sell/haul munitions, or make loans to belligerents. These acts showed that they were completely neutral, careful to not make the same mistakes as in World War 1.
3) What happened in Spain and how did American actions effect the outcome?
The Spanish Civil War was like a mini World War 2. It saw a fascist government led by General Franco fight a republican democratic government. The U.S. did not help them because they were neutral even if they wanted to help the republican government. Italy and Germany helped Franco causing him to win because America did not help.
4) What were the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies and the America First Committee examples of?
The Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies was an example of Interventionists while the America First Committee was an example of Isolationists who wanted to stay completely neutral.
5) What did, “better a third term that a third rater” mean?
It meant that it was better to break the two term tradition and have a good president a third time than a bad president for the first time just to not break the two term tradition since Washington.
6) Explain the “Arsenal of Democracy”
The Lend- Lease Bill became the "arsenal of democracy." By 1945, America had sent $50 billion worth of arms and materials to the Allies. It marked the almost official abandonment of isolation. This was when Germany started to attack American ships.
7) What was the Atlantic Charter and what was it’s importance?
The Atlantic Charter was formed at the Atlantic Conference with Winston Churchill of England in Newfoundland. It was later okayed by the Soviet Union. The Charter set up goals for after the war was won. It was a lot like Wilson's Fourteen Points. It said that there would be no territorial or government changes without the people's vote, which is self determination; disarmament would be sought and a new peace keeping organization would be made (The United Nations).
8) What effect did the start of War have on Immigrants and attitudes towards immigrants?
There was animosity towards the immigrants and they were very cautious. The immigrants were treated badly, especially the Japanese-Americans. The immigrants were put into internment camps even though most of them were sided with America in the war and wanted to help.
9) How did the War effect industry, give examples?
When the U.S. entered World War 2, they were still in the Great Depression. However, with all the demands for the supplies needed for the Allies, the economy boomed. The U.S. was the only country to come out of the war prosperous. For example, the Gross National Product doubled and corporate profits also doubled. Disposable income doubled too.
The London Conference was set up in 1933 with the goal of coming up with an international fix to the Great Depression. FDR was going to send Secretary of State Cordell Hull but later changed his mind and backed out of the conference. Without America's participation, the London Conference got nothing accomplished. This also solidified the U.S. isolationist policies.
2) What were the Neutrality Acts of 1935, 1936, and 1937? And what were their effects?
The Neutrality Acts of 1935-37 said that when the president declared a foreign war existed, certain restrictions would start. Such as Americans could not sail on a belligerent ship, sell/haul munitions, or make loans to belligerents. These acts showed that they were completely neutral, careful to not make the same mistakes as in World War 1.
3) What happened in Spain and how did American actions effect the outcome?
The Spanish Civil War was like a mini World War 2. It saw a fascist government led by General Franco fight a republican democratic government. The U.S. did not help them because they were neutral even if they wanted to help the republican government. Italy and Germany helped Franco causing him to win because America did not help.
4) What were the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies and the America First Committee examples of?
The Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies was an example of Interventionists while the America First Committee was an example of Isolationists who wanted to stay completely neutral.
5) What did, “better a third term that a third rater” mean?
It meant that it was better to break the two term tradition and have a good president a third time than a bad president for the first time just to not break the two term tradition since Washington.
6) Explain the “Arsenal of Democracy”
The Lend- Lease Bill became the "arsenal of democracy." By 1945, America had sent $50 billion worth of arms and materials to the Allies. It marked the almost official abandonment of isolation. This was when Germany started to attack American ships.
7) What was the Atlantic Charter and what was it’s importance?
The Atlantic Charter was formed at the Atlantic Conference with Winston Churchill of England in Newfoundland. It was later okayed by the Soviet Union. The Charter set up goals for after the war was won. It was a lot like Wilson's Fourteen Points. It said that there would be no territorial or government changes without the people's vote, which is self determination; disarmament would be sought and a new peace keeping organization would be made (The United Nations).
8) What effect did the start of War have on Immigrants and attitudes towards immigrants?
There was animosity towards the immigrants and they were very cautious. The immigrants were treated badly, especially the Japanese-Americans. The immigrants were put into internment camps even though most of them were sided with America in the war and wanted to help.
9) How did the War effect industry, give examples?
When the U.S. entered World War 2, they were still in the Great Depression. However, with all the demands for the supplies needed for the Allies, the economy boomed. The U.S. was the only country to come out of the war prosperous. For example, the Gross National Product doubled and corporate profits also doubled. Disposable income doubled too.