Mr. Williams 10th Grade U.S. History U.S. Enters WWII Mr. Williams 10th Grade U.S. History

Legacy of WWI (Desire to avoid future war) Treaty of Versailles Instability of New Governments and Rise of Fascism Failure of League of Nations Failure of Appeasement

“Upon the outbreak or during the progress of war between, or among, two or more foreign states…It shall thereafter be unlawful to export arms, ammunition, or [tools] of war to any port of such [warring] states.” –Neutrality Act 1935

Cash-and-Carry: Countries at war were allowed to purchase American goods as long as they paid cash and picked up their orders in American ports Lend-Lease Act: In December 1940, Roosevelt declared the goal of making the U.S. the “arsenal of democracy”

Atlantic Charter August 1941 Roosevelt and Churchill meet to discuss war Committed nations to a postwar world of democracy, nonaggression, free trade, economic advancement, and freedom of the seas Remind you of anything?

Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 2,500 killed, 8 battleships damaged, 3 destroyers unusable, 3 light cruisers damaged, and 160 aircraft destroyed and 128 more damaged USS Arizona: 1,200 sailors and marines on this ship alone, USS Oklahoma, and USS Utah suffered irreparable damage

What was the purpose of Executive Order 9066 What was the purpose of Executive Order 9066? Why did FDR and the government feel this was necessary during WWII (what were we worried about)? In your opinion, was the government justified in doing this? Give Evidence! 3(main points).8 (sentences) Format