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Destroyers for Bases
This was an agreement between the U.S. and the United Kingdom where the U.S. gave 50 old Navy destroyer ships to the U.K. in exchange for land rights to build military bases in British territories. -
The Nye Committee ruling
This event was establish to investigate the causes of the U.S. involved in World War I. It concluded that arms manufacturers and banks influenced the U.S. decision to enter the war because America was visioning the future profits. -
The Neutrality Acts
These laws were passed to keep the U.S. out of foreign wars by banning the sale of weapons and loans to countries at war. This was meant to make America neutral to avoid getting into any conflicts. -
Hemispheric Defense Zone
This was a policy during World War II where the U.S. declared the Western Hemisphere off limits to the Axis powers, in order to try to protect American from potential Attacks. This allows the U.S. Navy to patrol the Atlantic Ocean and warn ships of any threats. -
Start of WWII
World War II started when Adolf Hitler led Germany into invading Poland. This caused Britain and France to declare war on Germany which then led to other countries joining the conflict. -
Lend-Lease Act
An act that allowed the United States to supply weapons and materials to Allied nations during WWII without immediate payment. It helped support countries like Britain, the Soviet Union, and China. -
The Atlantic Charter
An agreement between the United States and Britain discussing their goals for the post war world. It discussed no territorial expansion, the right to self determination for all national and international cooperation for peace and security. -
Pearl Harbor Attack
This was a surprise military attack strick by Japan targeting the U.S. naval base in Hawaii. The attack led the United States to officially enter WWII as it caused major damage to the U.S. fleet and resulted in the loss of many lives.