The Road to Pearl Harbour Flashcards
What happened in 1933? (Two things)
Hitler became the Chancellor of Germany, and he began the process of rearmament
What two other things contributed to the chaotic European environment?
Mussolini’s invasion of Abyssinia in 1935, and the outbreak of the Spanish Civil war in 1936
Define unilateralism in relation to the U.S.
The U.S. had a unilateralist approach, because it was very focussed on defining its own path in regards to its society and economy, rather than getting involved in any other country’s
When and what were the neutrality acts?
The neutrality acts were proposals from 1935 to 1937, which were suggested in an effort to avoid the destruction that war brings. They stated that if the President announced war, then there would be an embargo placed on arms production; Americans were not allowed to travel on belligerent ships to avoid casualties; Belligerent nations could not borrow money or materials from the U.S.
How many Americans favoured to stay out of the war, rather than prevent it in spring, 1937?
94%
When and what was the allyship between Italy, Germany and Japan called?
The anti-Comintern pact in 1937
When was the Pannay sunk?
December 1937
When war broke out in 1939, what did Roosevelt change his mind about?
He said that America no longer needed to remain neutral, and allowed arms and materials to be sold to American allies
How much did Roosevelt invest into military and defence in 1939?
$300 million
What was the Blitzkrieg and how did it affect US production?
It was the German bombing offensive in 1940 which led to the fall of most major European cities, and it inspired the U.S. to create 50,000 more fighter jets in under a year
When did Japan invade Manchuria and what did it suggest?
Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931, and it suggested that China had no issue with taking part in aggressive action, and that they were now the enemy
How did the public reaction to helping Britain change from 1940 to 1941?
In 1940, only 40% say it is important to help Britain, but 65% say it is important in 1941
What was the destroyer base exchange?
Churchill pleaded for American intervention, and Roosevelt gave Britain 15 destroyers in exchange for lease of British naval bases in the west
Why was the Marshall Plan so popular in America?
Because it made the U.S. seem like the democratic ruler of the world
When was the Creer brought down by u-boats?
September 1941
