Chapter 24 Section 4 & Chapter 25 Section 1

America Prepares for WarChapter 16 sec 4

America moved away from isolationism.

The military began to store arms and increase the size of the military.

The U.S. secretly sent Arms to England

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The Axis Powers

Japan

Germany

Italy

Signed a treaty aimed at stopping the U.S. from joining the war.

The US Prepares for War

Increased defense Spending.

Lend Lease plan to help other countries.

Germans started attacking U.S. ships.

Then the U.S. agreed to the …

The Atlantic Charter –Established the causes for fighting the war

1. No territorial expansion2. No changes in territories without the consent of the population.3. Let people choose their form of government.4. Promote free trade5. Promote international cooperation6. Secure a lasting peace7. Disarm aggressors8. A system of general security

December 7th, 1941 Japan attacked.

2,400 people died

Addressed Congress and asked for war the next day.

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