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The Nye Committee Ruling
The Nye Committee had ruled to investigate America's involvement with WWI and ruled they were involved because of weapon manufacturers and banks. -
The Neutrality Acts
They created acts to keep America out of war, it became illegal to sell or transport any war materials. -
Start of WWII
Germany invaded Poland, marking the beginning of what would be World War II. -
Hemispheric Defense Zone
Due to American neutrality, President Roosevelt couldn't have the navy protect the British ships. Roosevelt came up with this zone as being neutral, making it so the American navy could patrol the area. -
Destroyers for Bases
A deal that protected the Western Hemisphere from Nazi Germany. One part it protected was America, helping to continue their neutrality. -
The Atlantic Charter
A joint deal between America and Britain that described what they hoped for post-war. -
Pearl Harbor Attack
The Japanese military had dropped a bomb in Hawaii, ending America's neutrality in the war. -
Lend-Lease Act
This Act allowed America to lend or lease military supplies to certain nations. America could offer support while remaining out of the war.