11.3 America Moves Toward War

To allow the U.S. to sell weapons to Axis Powers 

To enable European countries to purchase military supplies without direct U.S. involvement 

To provide financial aid to countries affected by the war

To establish military bases in Europe 

The signing of the Lend-Lease Policy

The start of the peacetime draft 

He remained committed to isolationism throughout his presidency

He shifted towards involvement as the threat from Axis Powers grew

He actively supported the Axis Powers to maintain peace 

He focused solely on domestic issues and ignored foreign threats

It allowed the U.S. to declare war on Axis Powers

It provided military supplies to countries vital to U.S. defense

It restricted trade with Axis Powers

It mandated military service for all American citizens

The U.S. increased its trade with Germany

The U.S. implemented a strict policy of neutrality

The U.S. authorized warships to attack in self-defense

The U.S. withdrew all naval forces from the Atlantic

It established a military alliance between the U.S. and Britain

It outlined principles for post-war cooperation and security

It declared war on Germany

It led to the formation of the Axis Powers

Japan sought peace and cooperation with the U.S.

Japan's expansion into Southeast Asia threatened U.S. interests and led to an embargo

Japan was an ally of the U.S. in fighting against Germany

Japan withdrew from its territories in Asia to avoid conflict

It led to a ceasefire between the U.S. and Japan

It prompted the U.S. to declare war on Japan and enter World War II

It resulted in the signing of a peace treaty with Germany

It caused the U.S. to withdraw from all foreign engagements

It justified the U.S. support for the Soviet Union against Germany

It indicated that the U.S. would remain neutral in European conflicts

It showed that the U.S. was willing to ally with any country, regardless of ideology

It emphasized the importance of isolationism in U.S. foreign policy

It led to a formal declaration of war by the U.S.

It resulted in significant losses for U.S. shipping and naval forces

It strengthened U.S. alliances with Axis Powers

It allowed the U.S. to maintain its isolationist stance