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The Nye Committee ruling
Found some companies made huge profits from WWI which raised concerns about the Arms industry and the amount of influence they had on American Foreign Policy. -
The Neutrality Acts
A series of laws passed by the United States In order to maintain neutrality. Was a response to the growing threat of another world war. Made it illegal for Americans to sell/ transport arms to any foreign nations at war. -
Start of WWII
Hitler's invasion of Poland drove Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany -
Destroyers for Bases
The United States gave the British 50 obsolete destroyers in exchange for 99-year leases to territory in Newfoundland and the Caribbean. -
Hemispheric Defense Zone
Roosevelt said that the entire western half of the Atlantic was part of the Western Hemisphere and was therefore neutral. He ordered the navy to patrol the western Atlantic and point out the location of German submarines to the British. -
Lend-Lease Act
Program that provided military aid and supplies to Allied countries. Allowed the US to lend weapons/equipment without requiring immediate payment. -
The Atlantic Charter
Agreement between United States and United Kingdom outlining their goals for a post war world. It included self determination for nations and promotion of democracy. -
Pearl Harbor Attack
Surprise military strike by the Japanese on the United States naval base in Hawaii. It led to the United States entering WWII