The Rise of Dictatorships in Europe
What did Hitler think of Mussolini initially?
He thought of him as his hero and admired him
what was the german invasion of Poland?
began on September 1,1939
What were the Neutrality Acts?
Laws to keep the U.S. out of foreign conflicts
What was the Lend-Lease Act?
U.S Program during WWll that provided allies with military aid
What were the four Freedoms?
Freedom of speach, Freedom of worship, Freedom of want and Freedom of fear
What was Mussolini's initial impression of Hitler?
He didn't really like him. He used to call him paranoid and a ragamuffin
Why did Germany invade Poland?
Germany invaded to regain lost territories and expand eastward.
When were they passed?
Between 1935 and 1939
When was the Lend-Lease Act passed?
March 11 1941
Who introduced the Four Freedoms?
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
What was the immediate cause of WWII?
Hitler ordered his troops an attack in Poland
What was the response of Britain and France?
They declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939, but provided little military to Poland.
What was their main goal?
To avoid involvement in international wars
which countries benefited from the Lend-Lease Act?
the UK, the Soviet Union, China, and other Allied nation
What is the Atlantic Charter?
Joint declaration between the U.S. and the UK outlining post-WWll goals.
By 1939, many European countries had adopted _______________________ regimes that aimed to control every aspect of their citizens' lives for state goals
dictatorial regimes
What was the outcome of the invasion?
Poland was quickly defeated and divided between Germany and the Sovient union
How did they show isolationism?
By preventing arms sales and loans to warring nations
What was the purpose of the lend-lease act.
To fight against the axis powers without direct U.S. involvment.
When was the Atlantic Charter signed?
August 14,1941
In the Soviet Union, Stalin maintained total power by
murdering his political opponents.
How did the invasion impact World War ll?
it triggered the Gobal conflict of World War ll and led to widespread suffering, including the Holocaust.
What changed before WWll?
allowed arms sales if paid in cash and transported by the buyer.
How did the Lend-Lease Act impact WWll?
It bolstered the military capabilities of the allies, contributing to their eventual victory
What were the main principles of the Atlantic Charter?
No territorial aggrandizement, self-determination, and economic cooperation.