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Kellogg-Briand Pact
Created outlawing aggression and war as tools of foreign policy. -
The Nye Committee
Led by Senator Gerald Nye; was a committee in the United States Senate which studied the causes of United States' involvement in World War I. -
Neutrality Act of 1935
This act stated that America was not allowed to ship to countries at war. -
Neutrality Act of 1936
Forbade American loans to other nations. -
Neutrality Act of 1937
This act made it illegal for americans to travel. Its better known as
"Cash and Carry". The United States could sell goods to other nations as long as the nation provides transportation and pays for the goods in cash. -
The Panay Incident
On this day, Japan sunk 3 U.S. oil tankers as well as another U.S. ship. -
Neutral in America
America still remains and is trying to maintain as a neutral nation. -
The Destroyers for Bases Deal of 1940
In exchange for 50 old World War I American destroyers which had in 1939 and 1940 had been recommissioned and were serving on Neutrality Patrol, Britain Gave Us 99 Year leases to establish Military Bases on British Possessions in the Western Hemisphere. -
The Lend-Lease
A law that authorized the President to aid any nation whose defense was vital to the security of Ameicans. -
Battle of Midway
The importance of this battle was that American forces defeated the Japanese navy.
