The "Battle of Britain"

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Nye Committee Report of 1936

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Revealed that American munitions companies profited from war, leading to public disapproval of European involvement.

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Luftwaffe's Objective in Britain

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To bomb the British into submission and create a sense of terror.

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Civilian Response to Luftwaffe Attacks

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Civilians took shelter in bomb shelters and the London Underground.

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1935 Neutrality Act Duration

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Initially passed for a limited period of six months.

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American Travel Restrictions in 1937

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Prohibited Americans from traveling on ships of nations at war.

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British Defense Strategy in the Battle of Britain

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Utilized fighter planes and radar to counter Luftwaffe attacks.

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Roosevelt's response to Japan's invasion of China in 1937.

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He refused to apply the Neutrality Act, allowing supplies to continue to China.

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Roosevelt's decision in the 1940 Presidential election.

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He ran for a third term, breaking tradition.

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Common stance of Roosevelt and his Republican opponent in 1940.

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Both advocated strong defense measures.

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The "cash-and-carry" provision in the Neutrality Act.

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Allowed the sale of arms and non-military goods to warring nations if they paid in cash.