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What was the point of the Neutrality Laws again? The U.S doesn't. . . |
These LAWS Make sure the U.S doesn't go to War or get involved in a War. |
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FDR wanted to change the Act to a Cash & Carry Provision. (Since FDR couldn't help them during their War) What did it do? |
It made it so that Britain can just go to the U.S and but whatever weapons they need (cash only) |
Why would a gun store go to the customers when the customers and just go to the Gun store... |
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1939 New Neutrality laws were made... 1940 Germany, Japan, and Italy sign a "mutual Defense pact" and called themselves the Axis Power. Thanks to this Pact, What happens to one of these countries? (for ex. Germany) |
The other 2 counties will fight |
Think of 3 close friends... Or a Triangle... |
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FDR told the American People that WE eill stay out of the War.... He says as he get ready for war at the same time... 1940 Congress passes the 1st Peace Time Draft... Preparing the young U.S men for war... FDR tells the American People: "We cannot stand by and Hilter take over the World!" As a solution, FDR says: "America will become thw Great Aresnal of Democracy" What does that Mean? |
We are going to give weapons to ANYONE that wants them. (EVEN RUSSIA) |
Every other Country: I want some weapons. U.S: Ok |
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Britan became broke after WW1 So, FDR signs the Lend-Lease Program. What happens in this program? |
Britian borrows weapons or supplies. And in return they can pay later or just return the weapons. This allows the U.S to Lend or Sell war Materials to any Country whose Defense is vital to the Safety of the U.S |
Borrow/Lend... |
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Germany invades Russia... U.S gives Weapons to Russia & Brittian... The American people are shocked (WTF giving weapons to Russia!?) FDR says a Famous Quote: "The Enemy of my Enemy is My Friend" What does that mean? |
If any counrty hates Germany as much as I do, you're my Best friend... |
You hate Germany Too!? |
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Nazi U-Boats started attacking all American Ships carrying across the Atlantic (JUST LIKE WW1) What are U-Boats again? FDR uses the Convoy system again to shoot any U-boats attacking the cargo ships in Self Defense. What's a Convoy again? |
German Submarines One Cargo ship, Surrounded by U.S war ships on all sides. |
... Force field... |
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1941 FDR meets Secretly with Winston Churchill & they sign Atlantic Charter. Which is about what? The Charter said "To protect the people's rights and freedoms, to choose their own forms of Gov, and to secure peace in the World again". |
About why they should fight in the war |
We have to do this.... |
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26 other countries also signed their own Bills just like the Charter. They were all called the Allies, and they were all united to fight what 3 countries? |
Germany Japan Italy |
Remember the Axis Powers... |
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Japan Attacks the U.S Hideki Tojo (Jap Mil. Leader) believed in Hitler about expanding the Jap. Emp. So on in 1937 Japan takes China. Japan also takes Indo-China (Today known as Vietnam & Indonesia) The U.S cut all OIL supp. To Jap. But Jap. Needed the OIL for thair Naval ships & to continue their conquering in countries of S.E. Asia. Tojo's plan Lie to the World about saying that we want peace with the U.S... While at the same time what is he planning? |
Attacking Pearl Harbor |
Pearl... |
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The U.S broke Jap.'s radio code and realized that they were gonna attack us... But we don't know where or when...
December 7 1941 Jap. Sneak attack on Pearl Harbor.
Sinking 6 battleships &killing over 2,000 soldiers...
What was Japan's one mistake? |
They didnt attack Pearl harbor's aircraft carriers...
Since they weren't in port... |
Air....cr "holders" Oppo. Of out port |
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The reason behind Jap.'s attack on Pearl harbor is that they thought that America would negotiate and Jap. Can keep China and all the other countries that they also conquered...
FDR is pissed about Jap.'s sneak attack and really wants to fight Jap.
But that will happen if he does fight Jap.? |
He has to deal with a war on 2 fronts
U.S fights Jap... US has to deal with Germany and Italy |
Axis Powers.... |
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FDR has no choice....
4 days later, Germany & Italy declares War on America....
What has begun? |
WW2 |
What starts 25 years after WW1.. |
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On the day of Pearl Harbor's attack, FDR states that Pearl harbor will be "a Day That Will Live in Infamy" What does that mean? |
What happened to Pearl Harbor will live on Forever... |
Immotral... |
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In WW2, FDR and Churchill decided that they will attack who first then who's next? |
First they will attack Germany then Japan. |
Hitler... Then Hideki.. |