Neutrality and the Start of WWII LEQ’s: How did the U.S. strive to stay out of World War II? How did the U.S. become involved in WWII?
How did the U.S. strive to stay out of WWII? Scenario: You are an advisor to the president. What rules would make to keep your country out of war? Think of ways that draw countries into war How can you truly stay neutral Write your answers on you post-it and place on front board.
1- No supplying arms or loans to belligerent (at war) nations. 2- No traveling to belligerent nations 3- Non-military goods- paid in cash, carry on your own ships. “Cash and carry principles” 4- 1939- would sell to military goods to belligerent nations- “cash and carry” Neutrality Acts (1935-1937)
“Appeasement” Munich Conference- Sept ’38 G.B and France allow Hitler to take part of Czech March ’39- Take entire Czech Nazi-Soviet Pact- 1939 Hitler agrees to not invade USSR
Sept. 1 1939- Hitler Invades Poland Start of WWII Sept. 1 1939- Hitler Invades Poland
“Blitz” “Blitzkrieg” Lightening War- method of German attack Attack by land, air and sea Conquered Poland in 30 days “Blitz”
I Declare War…….. Britain & France declare war on Germany
Germany Turns Sights to France
Germany’s Control By Dec. 1940
War with Britain Dunkirk Evacuation
Churchill Defends Britain Germany issue round the clock bombing by “Luftwaffe” vs. British “RAF” Check out the devastation…
U.S. Loses Neutrality Destroyers for bases Swapped 50 destroyers for navel bases in West Indies U.S. Navy patrolled North Atlantic and radioed German positions
Lend-Lease Act
Lend-Lease Act Makes America the “Arsenal of Democracy”
How did the U.S. lose their neutrality?