What were the effects of the Pearl Harbour attack?
8 warships sunk, over 2,000 people killed and nearly 200 aeroplanes destroyed
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What happened as a result of the attack on Pearl Harbour?
On Monday 8th December 1941 the USA declared war against Japan then on Thursday 11th of December 1941 Hitler and Germany declared war on the USA.
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What was the good neighbour policy?
It was diplomatic and economic co-operation, which was a continuation of Hoovers policy of persuasion and economic pressure.It was a principal of non-intervention.
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What was the USA's role in European affairs?
Prior to US involvement in WW2, they were supplying arms to Britain and France in attempt to help in the war effort against Germany. The weapons were supplied on a cash-and-carry basis.
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What was the deal Roosevelt struck with Britain?
He agreed to trade 50 destroyers in return for 6 Carribean bases.
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What was agreed by Congress in 1934 regarding Cuba?
Congress agreed to nullify the Platt Amendment which authorised US occupation of Cuba. However the Us did retain one naval base in Guantanamo.
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What were the achievements of the Good Neighbour Policy?
By 1938, it had led to ten treaties with Latin American countries resulting in a huge trade increase especially in Cuban sugar.
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What was approved by Congress in May 1941?
Britain would be given the means to fight, this showed a switch in policy.
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What was the Atlantic Charter?
It was discussed on the Prince of Wales boat by Churchill and Roosevelt what the world would like after the final destruction of Nazi tyranny.
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