1. America Moves Toward War
Chapter 24.4

2. Moving away from Neutrality
“Cash and Carry” provision
Warring nations bought U.S. arms in cash and transported in their own ships
Axis Powers form (Germany, Italy, Japan)
FDR asks Congress to increase defense spending
Selective Training and Service Act
First peace-time draft

3. FDR Elected Again
First president to be elected for a 3rd term

4. “Arsenal of Democracy”
Lend-Lease Act- March 1941
Lend supplies to nations whose defense is vital to the U.S.
Hitler invaded USSR- June 1941
U.S. sends supplies and aid

5. FDR Plans for War Atlantic Charter FDR and Churchill Agree on
Collective Security
Disarmament
Self-Determination
Basis for United Nations

6. Problems in the Pacific
U.S. oil embargo hurts Japanese ambitions in Pacific
Dec. 6, Japan rejects U.S. peace offer
Hideki Tojo: Japanese Prime Minister

7. Attack on Pearl Harbor

8. Reaction to Pearl Harbor
In less than 2 hours, more than 2,400 people killed
21 ships damaged or destroyed
More damage done to the Navy than during WWI
Aircraft carriers survive
FDR addresses Congress and declares war

9. Final Thoughts
Do you think the United States should have waited to be attacked before declaring war?
What problem would the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor solve for Roosevelt? What new problems would it create?