Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Class Notes - US Reaction to WWII

How did the US react to the start of WWII?

B4 DA WAR US wants to stay out of Europe’s BIZ
How did it try to do this?

Neutrality Acts 1935-1937
•Prevent trade, travel, arms sales to BELLIGERENT NATIONS (nations that are aggressive or at war)

AFTER WAR STARTS 1939
•Begin getting ready for war
•Helping the Allies
1.Cash and Carry: Sold weapons to nations who could pick em up and pay cash
2.Destroyers for Bases: Gave GB ships so they could fight the Submarines
3.Lend-Lease: President can give weapons to the Allies

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