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The American PageantChapter 34: The Shadow of War
1Totalitarian GovernmentsFascism- A political philosophy that advocates a strong, centralized, nationalistic government headed by a powerful dictator (ITALY and SPAIN)Nazism- the political philosophy- based on extreme nationalism, racism, and militaristic expansionism- that Adolf Hitler put into practice in Germany from 1933 to 1945. (GERMANY)Communism- one-party government and state ownership of property. (SOVIET UNION)
London Economic Conference:FDR proves that foreign policy is a secondary concern for his administration compared to economic recovery at home.An international agreement to stabilize the currency would mean that FDR couldnt use many of the inflationary policies that were part of the New DealFDR essentially pulls the American delegation from the conference, destroying any chance for a worldwide response to the Great Depression and weakening the possibility of international cooperation against future threats.
FDRs Foreign PolicyFormal recognition of Soviet Union in 1933Good Neighbor PolicyActions seemed to show FDRs desire to be a regional, rather than a world, powerDesire for a unified Western Hemisphere against potential threatsU.S. withdrawal from Haiti, relaxing of the Platt Amendment in CubaTest of the policy in Mexico proved FDR was willing to even hurt American investments to foster goodwill between Latin American countries and the U.S.
IsolationismGerald Nyes Senate CommitteeInvestigated evidence regarding U.S. entry into World War I.Said it was not German submarines, but actually a plot by American bankers and arms manufacturers that got us into WWI.Led to isolationist sentiment and the fear of a large standing army.
Isolationism: neutrality legislationNeutrality acts of 1935, 1936, 1937When the President proclaims the existence of a foreign war, restrictions automatically go into effect.No American can sail on a belligerent ship or sell of transport munitions to a belligerent or make loans to a belligerent.SPECIFICALLY to keep us out of a conflict like World War I.Third Neutrality Act bans arms sales and loans to nations involved in civil wars.
