The World At War, Again Flashcards
What is isolationism?
Withdrawal from World Affairs
How much money had the US loaned to the Allies during WW1?
$10 Million
Where did the Allies get the money to pay back the US?
Germany
Where did the Germans borrow the money to pay back the Allies?
Britain and the US
What was wrong with Germany just printing more money?
The value of printed money was lowered in Germany.
What promises did the National Socialist party make to Germany?
To fix Germany and make Allies suffer.
Who was the leader of the Nationalist Socialist party?
Adolf Hitler
How did Germany break the Versailles Treaty?
They invaded Czechoslovakia
What agreement did Germany make with Russia?
Poland would be divided in 2. One half for Germany, the other for Russia.
What led Britain and France to declare war on Germany?
Germany invaded Poland
How did the US help the Allies before we entered the war?
They sent $7 billion worth of warships, planes, etc.
How did Hitler break it’s Alliance with Russia?
Germany invaded Russia
Why did the US and Japan have political/economic tension?
They both wanted trade with China
How did the US know the Japanese were planning an attack?
They intercepted a transmission form Japan saying they are planning to attack.
When and where did the Japanese attack?
December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor
