History - Isolationism Part 1

Why couldn't the US fight Japan with a lot of force?

- The US' military is significantly smaller than Japan's. - Decreased military - Bad economy

2 Ways the Great Depression affected Americans

1) Americans cumulatively lost $30Billion lost in a month 2) Unemployment skyrocketed and many business closed

3 reasons Hitler enjoyed popular support in German in the 1930s?

1) Could enact new laws without support or approval of president/parliament. 2) Put Nazi party in control of all aspects of German society. 3) Improved economy [4) restored National pride]

List 3 ways that Roosevelt brought back faith in the economy.

1) Gave weekly radio addresses. 2) Established work-relief programs. 3) Established welfare programs.

What are two reasons that Japan wanted to invade China?

1) Japan didn't want to rely solely on trade to stimulate its economy. 2) Japan felt discriminated against.

Senate's willingness to ratify the Kellogg-Briand pact reflected two strong sentiments. What were they?

1) US had the right to act in self-defense 2) US wasn't required to provide troops for military action

2 reasons the US entered WWI

1) wanted it to be the "war to end all wars" 2) Germany violated the US' neutrality

IN 1940 and 1941 a _______ took place in the _______ about America's role in the world and what to do about the events in ______ and _____.

IN 1940 and 1941 a great debate took place in the United States about America's role in the world and what to do about the events in Europe and Asia.

Wilson's 14th Point?

League of Nations

What was the New Deal?

Roosevelt's plan to bring back the economy. Advertised it through radio and newspaper and established work-relief and welfare programs.

What was the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930?

Taxed goods imported to the US at a rate of 60%. Deepened depression and affected depression overseas.

How did the US respond to Japan's attack of China in 1931?

The US was unprepared and couldn't stop it from happening. They sent some war ships, but were unable to fight Japan with a lot of force.