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International agreement to not use war to resolve conflicts, sponsored by France and the United States
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Violating the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, German forces invaded Rhineland.
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Addition to Neutrality Act: Warring nations can only purchase non-military goods from the US, and can only do so by paying cash and shipping their purchases to themselves.
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In October of 1937, Roosevelt warned of the dangers of Japanese actions, and argued that aggressors should be "quarantined" by the international community to prevent the contagion of war from spreading.
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German term coined for the Polish invasion, lasts throughout the war. A series of fast and powerful attacks followed by swift retreat to break lines
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After Germany's invasion of Czechoslovakia, the French and the British agreed to accept Germany's demands in return for Hitler's promise to expand no further.
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sets up post war goals for allies including no territory changes forced on populations, return of self government, reduced trade restrictions
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Japanese air raid on US naval base, leads to calls for war