World War II

Question 1

What was inter-American diplomacy?

Answer 1

• refers to the diplomatic relations between countries in the Americas

Question 2

What was cooperation and neutrality in the Americas during WWII?

Answer 2

• Most American states joined the Allies; they helped with military assistance, resources, and intelligence gathering
• Argentina and Chile chose to remain neutral in the war

Question 3

What was Franklin D Roosevelt’s Good Neighbor Policy?

Answer 3

• it was created to strengthen ties with Latin American states
• US troops were pulled out of Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua
• The Platt Amendment was nullified
• Improved Security: the US and all Latin American countries agreed that no country had the right to intervene in the internal or external affairs of others
• Improved trade and general relations