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Arsenal of Democracy

Arsenal of Democracy. 1940-1941. Lend-Lease Act. FDR pr o posed ending cash-and-carry in favor of extending credit to Britain “like lending a neighbor a garden hose to put out a fire” Isolationists strongly opposed Popular opinion shifted in favor of helping. Atlantic Charter.

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Arsenal of Democracy

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  1. Arsenal of Democracy 1940-1941

  2. Lend-Lease Act FDR proposed ending cash-and-carry in favor of extending credit to Britain “like lending a neighbor a garden hose to put out a fire” Isolationists strongly opposed Popular opinion shifted in favor of helping

  3. Atlantic Charter • Meeting between Roosevelt and Churchill (British PM) • Discussed post-war peace objectives • Self-determination for all people (a sticking point for the British) • No territorial expansion • Free trade

  4. Shoot-on-sight • US Navy escorted British ships carrying lend-lease materials as far as Iceland • Destroyer Greer was attacked by German submarine • Roosevelt ordered Navy to attack German ships on sight • In effect, undeclared naval war against Germany

  5. What’s happening in Japan? • Japan allied with Axis powers in 1940 • German victories in Europe allowed Japanese to take over colonial lands in Asia • Roosevelt prohibited export of steel, scrap metal, and US oil to Japan • Resolution could not be reached • US wanted to delay confrontation until military was stronger • Japan thought that quick action was needed due to limited oil supplies

  6. Four Freedoms • Roosevelt’s proposal to lend money to Britain • Justification was support of nations who defend “four freedoms” • Freedom of Speech • Freedom of Worship • Freedom from Want • Freedom from Fear

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