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Explain in what way (a) the fall of France,(b) Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union, and ©the attack on Pearl Harbor mark the most important turning points in American foreign policy between 1935 and 1942.

Thesis: The fall of France, invasion of the Soviet Union, and attack on Pearl Harbor all forced the US to become more involved in World War II, thus turning it’s back on the age-old tradition of isolationism and neutrality.

2) It is a common observation that American foreign policy often reflects domestic politics. In what ways did domestic considerations influence the Roosevelt administration’sa.recognition of the Soviet Union?b:adoption of a Good Neighbor policy?c:extension of independence to the Philippines?

Thesis: America’s recognition of the Soviet Union, adoption of a Good Neighbor policy, and extension of independence to the Philippines all reflected America’s isolationist and neutral mentality at the start of WWII.

) Assess President Roosevelt's conduct of American foreign policy after 1935. When and why did he move from isolationism to interventionism in the European war? Why wasn't he more candid with the American people about what he was doing? Do you think that he purposely led the United States into War? Why or why not?

Thesis: After 1935, President Roosevelt slowly began to become more and more involved in the European war and farther away from the isolationist attitude starting with the Neutrality Act of 1939. Of course, he was not very candid with the American people regarding this largely due the fact that many Americans were reluctant to get involved; all that Roosevelt was doing was protecting his country and its democratic ideals.