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Chapter 20 Section 4

Chapter 20 Section 4. America Enters the War. FDR Supports England. What was FDR determined to do after the U.S. proclaimed neutrality?. Destroyers-for-Bases Deal. How did FDR want Congress to change the neutrality laws?

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Chapter 20 Section 4

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  1. Chapter 20 Section 4 America Enters the War

  2. FDR Supports England • What was FDR determined to do after the U.S. proclaimed neutrality?

  3. Destroyers-for-Bases Deal • How did FDR want Congress to change the neutrality laws? • Under the Neutrality Act of 1939, how could Britain and France purchase weapon from the U.S.? • What did Winston Churchill ask of the United States that was its first test at remaining neutral and why did he need to ask? • Instead of cash, what did the U.S. get the right to do in exchange for destroyers and how did this not violate the neutrality act?

  4. The Isolationist Debate • What did the Fight for Freedom Committee want to do? • What did the America First Committee want to do? • What did the Committee to Defend America by Aiding Allies want to do? • Who won the 1940 presidential election?

  5. Edging Toward War • What are the four freedoms both the U.S. and Britain stood for?

  6. The Lend-Lease Act • Explain the Lend-Lease Act. • What did the U.S. lend to the Allies under the lend-lease act? • In June 1941, in violation of a non-aggression treaty, Hitler launched a massive invasion of what country? • Why did the U.S. and Britain aid the USSR?

  7. A Hemispheric Defense Zone • Explain the hemispheric defense zone.

  8. The Atlantic Charter • Roosevelt and Churchill met near Newfoundland in 1941 and agreed on the text of what? • What did the agreement commit both nations to? • Why did Roosevelt issue a shoot on sight policy toward German submarines? • What happened to the Reuben James?

  9. America Embargoes Japan • What items from the U.S. did Japan rely on for its economy? • What are strategic materials? • How did Japan respond to the embargo and U.S. efforts to help China?

  10. Japan Attacks Pearl Harbor • What finally brought the U.S. into WWII? • Why did officials doubt Pearl Harbor would be attacked?

  11. Germany Declares War • Why was Germany not bound to declare war against the U.S.? • Why did Germany declare war on the U.S.?

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