A World in Flames, 1931–1941: From Neutrality to War I

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What was the term used for Americans who did not want to become involved in international conflicts?

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Isolationists

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Congress passed the ______, reflecting the idea that ______ brought the United States into World War I.

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Neutrality Act

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What did Roosevelt send to the British in exchange for the right to ______ in British territories?

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Old ships

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By 1940, most Americans believed in giving ______ to the Allies.

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Aid

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The ______ allowed the U.S. to send weapons to Britain if they agreed to return or pay rent for them after the war.

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Lend-Lease Act

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On December 11, 1941, which two countries declared war on the United States?

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Germany and Italy

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Roosevelt reduced the amount of ______ exported to Japan, so Japan decided to seize the ______ and attack ______ on ______.

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oil, Philippines, Pearl Harbor, December 7

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What event led to the United States' involvement in World War II?

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Attack on Pearl Harbor

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Why did Japan decide to attack the United States?

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In response to reduced oil exports

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Fill in the blanks: On December 11, 1941, ______ and ______ declared war on the United States.

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Germany and Italy declared war on the United States.