WWII BEFORE AMERICAN INVOLVEMENT

WWII BEFORE AMERICAN INVOLVEMENT

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AMERICAN REACTION TO THE FALL OF FRANCE:

FDR calls for increased air and naval power.
Congress sets aside $37 Billion for arms to Allies.
First peace-time draft (conscription) is set up.
2 million men go into mobilization/training; later expanded to meet global needs.
Congress passes Alien Registration Act, Fall ‘40.Controlled immigrant movement; still in effect today.
FDR pledges to uphold the MONROE DOCTRINE to protect colonies of occupied nations.

JAPAN IN ASIA BEFORE PEARL HARBOR:

Japan invaded China in 1937; FDR pledges support for Chiang Kai-Shek’s government and army.
FDR cuts off all oil and metal supplies to Japan in 1937 and placed an embargo on Japan in 1940.
All Japanese finances in U.S. are frozen. Japan’s government prepared to attack the U.S. fleet.
December 7, 1941: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The US declares war on Japan the next day.