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Neutrality/Isolation

Foreign policy used between WWI and WWII to keep the United States out of world affairs.

Good Neighbor Policy

FDR’s foreign policy toward Latin America aimed at improving relations by withdrawing troops.

Washington Naval Conference

Agreement to cut naval supplies/ships, aimed at preventing future wars through international agreements.

Dawes Plan

Economic plan to reinvigorate the economies of the U.S., Britain/France, and Germany.

Kellogg-Briand Pact

A pact where world nations promise to never go to war again.

Appeasement

Agreement to the demands of a potential enemy to maintain peace, exemplified by the Munich Conference.

Neutrality Acts

Laws intended to prevent Americans from repeating the mistakes that led to WWI, promoting non-involvement in European affairs.

Cash and Carry Policy

U.S. trades with countries that pay in cash and transport goods themselves; marks a shift from neutrality to involvement.

Destroyers for Bases Deal

An agreement where the U.S. provides Britain with old ships in exchange for military bases, reflecting increased involvement.

Arsenal of Democracy Speech

FDR's commitment to supply all necessary weapons to Allies, indicating a shift towards involvement before WWII.

Lend-Lease Act

FDR's policy allowing Allies to borrow money and supplies to ensure U.S. security.

Atlantic Charter

The goals set by FDR and Churchill for a post-war world, similar to Wilson's 14 Points.

Pearl Harbor

A direct attack on U.S. soil that led to the country's entry into WWII.