Franklin D Roosevelt's Historic Report Pt5 - Dictators' View Of US Aid

The transcript discusses how dictators perceive aid to democracies as a breach of international law or an act of war, even though it is not. It emphasizes that aid and trade are not acts of war, regardless of a dictator's unilateral proclamation. The text also highlights that dictators do not wait for an act of war to make their move, as seen in historical examples like Norway, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

How do dictators view aid to democracies that resist their aggression?

• As a sign of weakness

• As a friendly gesture

• As a neutral act

• As a breach of international law

What is the stance on aid and trade with democracies resisting aggression?

• It is a diplomatic failure

• It is considered an act of war

• It is a violation of international law

• It is not an act of war

What is the implication if a dictator unilaterally declares aid as an act of war?

• It automatically becomes an act of war

• It remains a non-aggressive act

• It leads to immediate conflict

• It requires international approval

What is the behavior of dictators regarding acts of war?

• They act preemptively without waiting

• They seek international consensus

• They avoid conflict at all costs

• They wait for a formal declaration

Which countries did dictators attack without waiting for an act of war?

• Norway, Belgium, and the Netherlands

• France and Spain

• Italy and Greece

• Sweden and Finland