Online Questions
1) What was the London Conference and what were it’s ramifications? Pg 800
It was a 66 nation economic conference to fight the depression. However, because Roosevelt decided to withdraw America from the negotiations, the London Conference collapsed.
2) What were the Neutrality Acts of 1935, 1936, and 1937? And what were their effects? Pg 805
They said that when the president proclaimed the existence of a foreign war, certain restrictions would automatically go into effect. No American could legally sail on a belligerent ship, sell or transport munitions to a belligerent, or make loans to a belligerent. It was specifically tailored to keep America out of WW2.
3) What happened in Spain and how did American actions effect the outcome? Pg 806
A civil war broke out between Spanish rebels under General Francisco Franco and the government. The rebels were assisted by Hitler and Mussolini while the Government forces were assisted by the Soviet Union. The US's refusal to supply the government forces led the rebels to win the Spanish Civil war.
4) What were the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies and the America First Committee examples of? P 812
The Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies and the America First Committee were example of propaganda groups.
5) What did, “better a third term that a third rater” mean? P 814
Roosevelt would be a better president than Willkie because Willkie was a complete novice in politics.
6) Explain the “Arsenal of Democracy” p 815
It was an act to promote the defense of the US, in which the country would send guns, not sons, or billions, not bodies. This would be the arsenal of democracy.
7) What was the Atlantic Charter and what was it’s importance? P 817
The Atlantic charter declared for disarmament and a peace of security and promised that there would be no territorial changes contrary to the wishes of the inhabitants.
8) What effect did the start of War have on Immigrants and attitudes towards immigrants? P 822
War helped assimilate many ethnic groups into American society, with the exception of the Japanese Americans, who were interned.
9) How did the War effect industry, give examples? P 826
War effected industry by halting the manufacture of nonessential items, such as cars. It also assigned priorities for transportation and access to raw materials.
It was a 66 nation economic conference to fight the depression. However, because Roosevelt decided to withdraw America from the negotiations, the London Conference collapsed.
2) What were the Neutrality Acts of 1935, 1936, and 1937? And what were their effects? Pg 805
They said that when the president proclaimed the existence of a foreign war, certain restrictions would automatically go into effect. No American could legally sail on a belligerent ship, sell or transport munitions to a belligerent, or make loans to a belligerent. It was specifically tailored to keep America out of WW2.
3) What happened in Spain and how did American actions effect the outcome? Pg 806
A civil war broke out between Spanish rebels under General Francisco Franco and the government. The rebels were assisted by Hitler and Mussolini while the Government forces were assisted by the Soviet Union. The US's refusal to supply the government forces led the rebels to win the Spanish Civil war.
4) What were the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies and the America First Committee examples of? P 812
The Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies and the America First Committee were example of propaganda groups.
5) What did, “better a third term that a third rater” mean? P 814
Roosevelt would be a better president than Willkie because Willkie was a complete novice in politics.
6) Explain the “Arsenal of Democracy” p 815
It was an act to promote the defense of the US, in which the country would send guns, not sons, or billions, not bodies. This would be the arsenal of democracy.
7) What was the Atlantic Charter and what was it’s importance? P 817
The Atlantic charter declared for disarmament and a peace of security and promised that there would be no territorial changes contrary to the wishes of the inhabitants.
8) What effect did the start of War have on Immigrants and attitudes towards immigrants? P 822
War helped assimilate many ethnic groups into American society, with the exception of the Japanese Americans, who were interned.
9) How did the War effect industry, give examples? P 826
War effected industry by halting the manufacture of nonessential items, such as cars. It also assigned priorities for transportation and access to raw materials.