Table of Contents
- 1 Which event led to the official entry of the United States into World War II?
- 2 What invention allowed the British to more effectively defend against German air attacks?
- 3 Did Germany know about radar?
- 4 What did the leader gain from the secret agreement?
- 5 Who was the leader of the isolationist movement?
- 6 How did the Great Depression affect US foreign policy?
Which event led to the official entry of the United States into World War II?
the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor
On December 7, 1941, following the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, the United States declared war on Japan. Three days later, after Germany and Italy declared war on it, the United States became fully engaged in the Second World War.
What invention allowed the British to more effectively defend against German air attacks?
Radar was a crucial part of the Dowding System, Britain’s highly effective and sophisticated air defence network. This system allowed Royal Air Force (RAF) Fighter Command to respond to incoming German attacks and use its precious resources of pilots and aircraft to the best possible effect.
Why was control of North Africa vital for the Allies?
They were strategically important for both the Western Allies and the Axis powers. The Axis powers aimed to deprive the Allies of access to Middle Eastern oil supplies, to secure and increase Axis access to the oil, and to cut off Britain from the material and human resources of its empire in Asia and Africa.
Did Germany know about radar?
At the beginning of World War II, Germany had progressed farther in the development of radar than any other country. The Germans employed radar on the ground and in the air for defense against Allied bombers. Radar was installed on a German pocket battleship as early as 1936.
What did the leader gain from the secret agreement?
23 Cards in this Set
| What did each leader gain from the secret agreement? | Removed a treat of War between them, and they split poland |
|---|---|
| Agreement between soviet leader joseph stalin and adolf hitler in which thre two plotted to divide poland between them | Nonaggression pact |
| Germanys militart stategy of lightning war | blitzkreig |
What was the US isolationist policy in the 1930s?
American Isolationism in the 1930s During the 1930s, the combination of the Great Depression and the memory of tragic losses in World War I contributed to pushing American public opinion and policy toward isolationism. Isolationists advocated non-involvement in European and Asian conflicts and non-entanglement in international politics.
Who was the leader of the isolationist movement?
The leaders of the isolationist movement drew upon history to bolster their position. In his Farewell Address, President George Washington had advocated non-involvement in European wars and politics.
How did the Great Depression affect US foreign policy?
During the 1930s, the combination of the Great Depression and the memory of tragic losses in World War I contributed to pushing American public opinion and policy toward isolationism. Isolationists advocated non-involvement in European and Asian conflicts and non-entanglement in international politics.
What did the US do during the interwar period?
During the interwar period, the U.S. Government repeatedly chose non-entanglement over participation or intervention as the appropriate response to international questions. Immediately following the First World War, Congress rejected U.S. membership in the League of Nations.