Lesson 11: F.D Roosevelt and entry into Second World War Flashcards
When did Franklin Roosevelt become president?
1933-45
Why was Roosevelt re-elected for third term in office?
He made it clear he had no interest in joining the war
Why was it likely that the US would join the war?
- Britain faced bankruptcy
- Nazism
- Lend Lease Agreement 1941
- Atlantic Charter
What was the Lend Lease agreement 1941?
March 11, 1941
US giving aid of $11.1 billion to allies (mostly Britain)
What was the Atlantic Charter?
Britain and US agreeing to post-war settlements
F.e
No territorial gains
Lowered trade barriers
Freedom of seas
Why wasn’t US likely to join the second world war?
- Only 17% of americans in favour of joining the war
- Pacifist groups, German Americans and isolationists like William Borah opposed Lend Lease Act
What did powerful individuals like Charles Lindbergh state about joining?
“this is not our fight”
What was America’s excuse to join the war?
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
When did Japan attack Pearl harbor?
December 7th 1941
Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?
US naval base
Hope of gaining access to vital materials in the Pacific such as oil and rubber
What was the impact of the pearl harbour attack on America?
8 battleships were destroyed
188 planes destroyed
159 planes damaged
2403 people killed
What did America do in resonse to the attack?
Declared war on Japan on the 8th December 1941
Germany declared war on USA
