The Lend Lease Act of 1941
The Lend Lease Act of 1941 stated that the United States could lease or lend war supplies to any nation deemed vital to our defense. In July 1940, Britain had sustained the loss of eleven destroyers to the German Navy over a ten day period. Newly elected British Prime Minister Winston Churchill requested help from President Roosevelt. He responded by exchanging fifty destroyers for a 99 year lease on British bases and territories in Newfoundland. This sparked conflict over the United States' neutrality in the war.
The Lend Lease Act of 1941 stated that the United States could lease or lend war supplies to any nation deemed vital to our defense. In July 1940, Britain had sustained the loss of eleven destroyers to the German Navy over a ten day period. Newly elected British Prime Minister Winston Churchill requested help from President Roosevelt. He responded by exchanging fifty destroyers for a 99 year lease on British bases and territories in Newfoundland. This sparked conflict over the United States' neutrality in the war.
Munich Pact
On September 30, 1938, Germany, Italy, Britain, and France signed the Munich Pact. Hitler wanted to create a bigger living space for Germans, and so this led them to make their conquered lands obey their German rule. Chamberlain and Daladier were the prime ministers of Britain and France. They thought that signing the pact would keep Germany away from their countries. They also failed to warn Czechoslovakia that Germany would crowd Czechoslovakian Sudetenland.
Hitler began supporting the demands of German-speakers living in the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia to make their bond more trustworthy. Everyone thought they were at peace with Germany... everyone except Churchill. Churchill believed that the Munich Pact was a choice between war and dishonor. He said, "you chose dishonor, and so you will have war." As we know, Churchill was right. Eleven months later, Germany invaded Poland, starting WWII.
On September 30, 1938, Germany, Italy, Britain, and France signed the Munich Pact. Hitler wanted to create a bigger living space for Germans, and so this led them to make their conquered lands obey their German rule. Chamberlain and Daladier were the prime ministers of Britain and France. They thought that signing the pact would keep Germany away from their countries. They also failed to warn Czechoslovakia that Germany would crowd Czechoslovakian Sudetenland.
Hitler began supporting the demands of German-speakers living in the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia to make their bond more trustworthy. Everyone thought they were at peace with Germany... everyone except Churchill. Churchill believed that the Munich Pact was a choice between war and dishonor. He said, "you chose dishonor, and so you will have war." As we know, Churchill was right. Eleven months later, Germany invaded Poland, starting WWII.
Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact
The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact was a pact signed by both the leaders from Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. It was created in order to maintain peace between both nations. It was signed on August 23, 1939. Hitler wanted this peace, because he was preparing for World War Two. He did not want to fight a two front war, because that would mean having to split Germany's military forces. That would cause it to be weaker, and that was one of the reasons Germany was defeated during World War One.
This pact stated that the two countries would not attack each other, and if there were any disagreements, they would be settled amicably. It also stated that the pact would be valid for ten years. It only lasted for two years, when Hitler and his troops invaded the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941. The Soviets were in complete shock, because the Nazis had done their side of the deal by giving the Soviet Union the Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania). The Soviets had also done their part of the deal by standing back and watching while Hitler invaded Western Europe.
The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact was a pact signed by both the leaders from Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. It was created in order to maintain peace between both nations. It was signed on August 23, 1939. Hitler wanted this peace, because he was preparing for World War Two. He did not want to fight a two front war, because that would mean having to split Germany's military forces. That would cause it to be weaker, and that was one of the reasons Germany was defeated during World War One.
This pact stated that the two countries would not attack each other, and if there were any disagreements, they would be settled amicably. It also stated that the pact would be valid for ten years. It only lasted for two years, when Hitler and his troops invaded the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941. The Soviets were in complete shock, because the Nazis had done their side of the deal by giving the Soviet Union the Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania). The Soviets had also done their part of the deal by standing back and watching while Hitler invaded Western Europe.
Neutrality Acts
Neutrality Acts were laws passed by the United States in order to keep the U.S. neutral in World War Two. Now, Americans were not allowed to sail the oceans on a war ship or trade with war nations.The U.S. did not ship arms or ammunition to belligerent ships. Unfortunately, the U.S. did not have a choice to be neutral with the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941.
In 1937, the government passed the “Cash and Carry” Act. This made it legal for belligerent countries to trade with the U.S. if they paid in cash and carried arms back in their own ships. However, in August 1937, Roosevelt revoked it. In March 1939, when Germany entered Czechoslovakia, Roosevelt tried to end neutrality in the U.S. People still wanted to keep the U.S. out of the war.
Neutrality Acts were laws passed by the United States in order to keep the U.S. neutral in World War Two. Now, Americans were not allowed to sail the oceans on a war ship or trade with war nations.The U.S. did not ship arms or ammunition to belligerent ships. Unfortunately, the U.S. did not have a choice to be neutral with the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941.
In 1937, the government passed the “Cash and Carry” Act. This made it legal for belligerent countries to trade with the U.S. if they paid in cash and carried arms back in their own ships. However, in August 1937, Roosevelt revoked it. In March 1939, when Germany entered Czechoslovakia, Roosevelt tried to end neutrality in the U.S. People still wanted to keep the U.S. out of the war.
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. It was created primarily so that the Allies could decide and agree on what they wanted to do with the Axis powers after World War I. Woodrow Wilson (United States of America), David Lloyd George (United Kingdom), George Clemenceau (France), and Vittorio Orlando (Italy) were the leaders of the Allied countries. They were the main people to decide the agreements in the treaty.
The Treaty of Versailles ended World War I by stating Germany caused the war, and Germany does not have power over their land, people, money, and belongings. They had to pay all of the costs, and they suffered a decrease of population by 6,500,000 people. Germany lost about 17 % of farmland, about 13% of its livestock, and 10% of factories because of the treaty. The treaty also reduced Germany's trading, eliminated its navy, and made its army extremely small. The devastating effects of Versailles on Germany would later be seen as a contributing factor to World War II.
The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. It was created primarily so that the Allies could decide and agree on what they wanted to do with the Axis powers after World War I. Woodrow Wilson (United States of America), David Lloyd George (United Kingdom), George Clemenceau (France), and Vittorio Orlando (Italy) were the leaders of the Allied countries. They were the main people to decide the agreements in the treaty.
The Treaty of Versailles ended World War I by stating Germany caused the war, and Germany does not have power over their land, people, money, and belongings. They had to pay all of the costs, and they suffered a decrease of population by 6,500,000 people. Germany lost about 17 % of farmland, about 13% of its livestock, and 10% of factories because of the treaty. The treaty also reduced Germany's trading, eliminated its navy, and made its army extremely small. The devastating effects of Versailles on Germany would later be seen as a contributing factor to World War II.
Unconditional Surrender Policy
The Unconditional Surrender Policy is a surrender without conditions, in which no guarantees are given to the surrendering party. This agreement was presented by President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill and the Allied countries to Germany and Japan (but Italy was not to be excluded) in an intent to restore world peace. The meeting took place in Casablanca, during a press conference, on January 24th of 1943. Though this policy had been used in the past during the Civil War, the results were not necessarily the same. The consequences of signing this agreement with Germany had the Axis powers and their supporters advertising their hate and rebellion against the allies’ troops.
Since Japan had shown their hateful ways after the attack in Pearl Harbor, the US and the allies offered Japan to surrender without any negotiations. Japan signed under the Unconditional Surrender Policy, as well.
The Unconditional Surrender Policy is a surrender without conditions, in which no guarantees are given to the surrendering party. This agreement was presented by President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill and the Allied countries to Germany and Japan (but Italy was not to be excluded) in an intent to restore world peace. The meeting took place in Casablanca, during a press conference, on January 24th of 1943. Though this policy had been used in the past during the Civil War, the results were not necessarily the same. The consequences of signing this agreement with Germany had the Axis powers and their supporters advertising their hate and rebellion against the allies’ troops.
Since Japan had shown their hateful ways after the attack in Pearl Harbor, the US and the allies offered Japan to surrender without any negotiations. Japan signed under the Unconditional Surrender Policy, as well.