America Moves Toward War Chapter 24.4
Moving away from Neutrality “Cash and Carry” provision Warring nations bought U.S. arms in cash and transported in their own ships Axis Powers form (Germany, Italy, Japan) FDR asks Congress to increase defense spending Selective Training and Service Act First peace-time draft
FDR Elected Again First president to be elected for a 3rd term
“Arsenal of Democracy” Lend-Lease Act- March 1941 Lend supplies to nations whose defense is vital to the U.S. Hitler invaded USSR- June 1941 U.S. sends supplies and aid
FDR Plans for War Atlantic Charter FDR and Churchill Agree on Collective Security Disarmament Self-Determination Basis for United Nations
Problems in the Pacific U.S. oil embargo hurts Japanese ambitions in Pacific Dec. 6, 1941- Japan rejects U.S. peace offer Hideki Tojo: Japanese Prime Minister
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Reaction to Pearl Harbor In less than 2 hours, more than 2,400 people killed 21 ships damaged or destroyed More damage done to the Navy than during WWI Aircraft carriers survive FDR addresses Congress and declares war
Final Thoughts Do you think the United States should have waited to be attacked before declaring war? What problem would the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor solve for Roosevelt? What new problems would it create?