Churchill's Relationship with Roosevelt

Question 1

How can we characterize the relationship between Churchill and Roosevelt?

Answer 1

One sided.
Churchill seemed more affectionate towards Roosevelt.

Question 2

How did US support Britain in the war?

Answer 2

• November 1939: Repealed Neutrality Act
• September 1940: 50 US destroyer boats exchanged for 8 British Naval bases.
• March 1941: the Lend-Lease Act
• April 1941: US troops in Greenland and Iceland

Question 3

What did the repeal of the Neutrality Act allow Britain to do?

Answer 3

Purchase American arms.

Question 4

What was the Lend-Lease Act?

Answer 4

it permitted Roosevelt to ‘sell transfer, exchange’ defense arms.

Question 5

How much aid did the Lend Lease act provide?

Answer 5

$31.6 billion by 1945

Question 5

What was Placentia Bay 1941?

Answer 5

• First meeting of national leaders, Canada.
• Creation of the Atlantic Charter

Question 6

What was the Atlantic Charter?

Answer 6

A document signed by the US and Britain stating that neither countries would use the war for territorial gain.
* This improved the relationship as FDR was worried Churchill was using the war to protect the British Empire.

Question 7

What were America’s main concerns by 1941

Answer 7

• Believed the continuance of the British Empire was morally wrong
• Britain may use the war to gain territories to add to the Empire.
• Britain had too many troops in North Africa rather than opening a second front.

Question 8

Why did the USA join the War?

Answer 8

• Japan attacked Pearl Harbour in December 1941.
• Hitler declared war on the USA.

Question 9

How did the USA joining the war affect the relationship between FDR and Churchill?

Answer 9

• Churchill visited Washington as soon as possible.
• America viewed him as a heroic figure due to his oratory and confidence.
• Initially supported the Mediterranean Strategy and formed the Grand Alliance.