Pre-War WWII For America
By: Kyle Zatyko
Hesitant Neutrality
Congress pushed for 'Neutrality' Laws that ended any prospect of America aid
FDR was more aware of an external threat; He did not approve of the Neutrality laws
The president was aware of public opinion, let them pass
The Neutrality Laws- America could not aid or sell weapons to "belligerent nations"
- Belligerent could mean either aggressor or defender
All Aid but War
America gave its destroyers to the desperate Britain
America gained many Naval bases in the Americas from Britain
FDR was worried that Britain's naval bases would become German if Britain fell
All Aid part 2
The neutrality Acts were being dismantled
FDR proposed the Lend-Lease program
Arms were sent to Britain under the condition they would be 'returned'
The Build up to War
The situation was becoming more dire for the world
FDR met with Churchill to make the Atlantic Charter
It detailed the vision of the Allies