US Isolationism

What act did Congress pass as WWII erupted in Europe and Asia?

• The War Powers Act

• The Neutrality Act

• The Kellogg-Briand Pact

• The Isolationism Act

What pact outlawed war as an instrument of national policy?

• The Kellogg-Briand Pact

• The Geneva Convention

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The NATO Agreement

How many countries signed the Kellogg-Briand Pact?

• 82

• 52

• 62

• 72

What sentiment was prevalent in America prior to WWII?

• Imperialism

• Expansionism

• Isolationism

• Militarism

Who chaired the congressional committee investigating the reasons behind America's involvement in WWI?

• Senator Harry Truman

• Senator Robert Taft

• Senator Arthur Vandenberg

• Senator Gerald Nye

What did the neutrality acts initially outlaw?

• Immigration from countries at war

• Travel to countries at war

• Arms sales or loans to any country at war

• Export of food to countries at war

What was the main reason for the American sentiment to avoid war at all costs?

• Profit made by bankers and arms dealers during WWI

• Losses in WWI

• Fear of nuclear weapons

• Economic depression

What change did the Girl Scouts of America make to appear less militaristic?

• Changed their motto

• Changed the color of their uniforms from khaki to green

• Disbanded their marching bands

• Stopped selling cookies

What was FDR's stance when he first took office regarding foreign policy?

• Forming military alliances

• Engagement and reducing tariffs

• Complete isolationism

• Aggressive military expansion

What was the purpose of FDR's Quarantine Speech?

• To announce new neutrality laws

• To declare war on aggressive nations

• To promote the League of Nations

• To check aggressive nations