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Kellogg-Briand Pact
International agreement to not use war to resolve conflicts, sponsored by France and the United States -
Invasion of Rhineland
Violating the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, German forces invaded Rhineland. -
Cash-and-Carry
Addition to Neutrality Act: Warring nations can only purchase non-military goods from the US, and can only do so by paying cash and shipping their purchases to themselves. -
Quarantine Speech
In October of 1937, Roosevelt warned of the dangers of Japanese actions, and argued that aggressors should be "quarantined" by the international community to prevent the contagion of war from spreading. -
"Blitzkrieg"
German term coined for the Polish invasion, lasts throughout the war. A series of fast and powerful attacks followed by swift retreat to break lines -
Munich Agreement
After Germany's invasion of Czechoslovakia, the French and the British agreed to accept Germany's demands in return for Hitler's promise to expand no further. -
Atlantic Charter
sets up post war goals for allies including no territory changes forced on populations, return of self government, reduced trade restrictions -
Pearl Harbor
Japanese air raid on US naval base, leads to calls for war