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Unit 5. From Isolation to World War II (1930-1945), Slides of History of War

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Preparing for Ohio’s American History State Test Student Review Guide
Unit 5. From Isolation to World War II (1930-1945)
Learning Target 21
Analyze the reasons for American isolationist sentiment in the interwar period.
During the 1930s, the U.S. government attempted to distance the country from earlier
interventionist policies in the Western Hemisphere as well as retain an isolationist
approach to events in Europe and Asia until the beginning of World War II.
Following World War I, the United States was reluctant to become entangled in
overseas conflicts that would lead to another war. The U.S. previously had used the
Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt Corollary to justify intervention into Latin American
affairs. However, the U.S. retreated from these policies during the1930s with the Good
Neighbor Policy. Under this policy, the U.S.
emphasized cooperation and trade rather
than military force to maintain stability in the
Western Hemisphere.
By the mid-1930s, signs in Europe and Asia
pointed to a new world war. The U.S. passed
laws asserting U.S. neutrality to prevent the
country from being entangled in a foreign
war. The Neutrality Acts of 1935 and 1937
banned export and transportation of arms to
nations at war. The Neutrality Acts were
attempts to isolate the country from the
problems erupting in Asia and Europe.
The U.S. tried to maintain its isolationist
approach when war broke out in Europe. But
the U.S. aided countries fighting against fascist
aggression. The U.S. introduced the “cash and
carry” policy, negotiated the destroyer-for-bases
deal and enacted Lend-Lease, all of which supported Britain and France in their fight
against the Axis powers. The U.S. also helped write the Atlantic Charter in 1941, a
document that established goals for the post-war world.
The expansionist policies of Japan and the bombing of Pearl Harbor ended U.S.
isolationist policies. The U.S. declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941, one day
after Japan bombed the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
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Unit 5. From Isolation to World War II (1930-1945)

Learning Target 21 Analyze the reasons for American isolationist sentiment in the interwar period. During the 1930s, the U.S. government attempted to distance the country from earlier interventionist policies in the Western Hemisphere as well as retain an isolationist approach to events in Europe and Asia until the beginning of World War II. Following World War I, the United States was reluctant to become entangled in overseas conflicts that would lead to another war. The U.S. previously had used the Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt Corollary to justify intervention into Latin American affairs. However, the U.S. retreated from these policies during the1930s with the Good Neighbor Policy. Under this policy, the U.S. emphasized cooperation and trade rather than military force to maintain stability in the Western Hemisphere. By the mid-1930s, signs in Europe and Asia pointed to a new world war. The U.S. passed laws asserting U.S. neutrality to prevent the country from being entangled in a foreign war. The Neutrality Acts of 1935 and 1937 banned export and transportation of arms to nations at war. The Neutrality Acts were attempts to isolate the country from the problems erupting in Asia and Europe. The U.S. tried to maintain its isolationist approach when war broke out in Europe. But the U.S. aided countries fighting against fascist aggression. The U.S. introduced the “cash and carry” policy, negotiated the destroyer-for-bases deal and enacted Lend-Lease, all of which supported Britain and France in their fight against the Axis powers. The U.S. also helped write the Atlantic Charter in 1941, a document that established goals for the post-war world. The expansionist policies of Japan and the bombing of Pearl Harbor ended U.S. isolationist policies. The U.S. declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941, one day after Japan bombed the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

  1. How did the Good Neighbor Policy differ from the approach taken during the period of American imperial expansion?
  2. Define Neutrality Acts of 1935 and 1937.
  3. In what way(s) did the “Cash and Carry” policy, the Destroyers-for-Bases deal and the Lend-Lease Act go against the previous U.S. stance on foreign diplomacy?
  4. What was the purpose of the Atlantic Charter (1941)?
  5. What event officially ended U.S. isolationist policies?
  1. Define Mobilization:
  2. What was the purpose of the rationing program?
  3. What goods were rationed?
  4. Describe four additional examples of how mobilization had major effects on the lives of Americans:

For vocabulary activities, video tutorials, and additional assessment practice for this unit, go to: http://www.ohiotestprep.com/american-history.html#Unit Unit 5. Checking for Understanding Use the highlight text tool on the toolbar above to select the correct answers.

  1. Which policy below reflects the isolationist sentiment in the United States prior to entering World War II? A. using the Monroe Doctrine and Roosevelt Corollary to justify intervention in Latin America B. banning arms sales to nations at war in the Neutrality Acts C. aiding countries that fought fascist aggression through cash and carry policies D. exchanging American destroyers for British naval and air bases
  2. During World War II, the U.S. government created a system to ration the distribution of certain resources such as petroleum. How did this new system of regulation affect the distribution of resources in the United States? A. It granted more privileges to wealthy business owners. B. It provided more goods and services to the working class. C. It limited the number of goods and services individuals could purchase. D. It supplied members of the upper class better quality goods.
  3. Explain two ways wartime mobilization impacted the domestic lives of citizens in the United States during World War II.