Standard Four: Part 6.1

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What was America's policy at the beginning of WWII?

Back

Neutral and Friendly

Front

What were the acts called that outlawed arms sales to nations at war and those fighting civil wars at the beginning of WWII?

Back

Neutrality Acts

Front

What caused the war to begin in Europe in 1939?

Back

Germany invaded Poland

Front

Who were the Axis Powers?

Back

Germany, Italy and Japan

Front

Who were the Allied Powers?

Back

Great Britain, Soviet Union and the USA

Front

Cash & Carry system

Back

Nations could buy U.S. arms and transport them in their own ships.

Front

Lend-Lease system

Back

The U.S. would provide arms to nations whose defense was vital to America.

Front

Describe the "Destroyers for Bases" system.

Back

The US supplied 50 year old WWI destroyers for a 99 year lease to British military bases.

Front

During this time, America was becoming the "Great Arsenal of Democracy." What does this phrase refer to?

Back

The United States' role as a major supplier of military equipment to Allies during World War II.

Front

What caused the USSR to join the Allied powers?

Back

Hitler broke his agreement with Stalin and deliberately invaded the USSR.