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Axis Powers Formed
americans heard new of germany, italy, and japan signing a mutual defense treaty. the treaty was called the tripartite pact. these nations became known as the axis powers -
presidential election
roosevelt raa for reelection. this made it his third term as president. him and his opponent were so simular that people voted for roosevelt because they knew him -
Lend Lease Act
roosevelt compared the lend lease act to lending your neighbor a garden hose to help him put out a fire on his property so that it doesnt spread to your property. most americans favored it -
Suppoting Stalin
hitker broke the agreement to not go to war with russia and invaded. roosevelt, using the moto "an enemy of my enemy is my friend", sent suplies to aid russia. -
atlanic charter
america and britian made a list of war goals including collective security, disarming everyone, self determination, econmic cooperation, and freedom of the seas -
shoot on sight policy
german subs sank greer and started a policy that said if you see a german u boat, shoot immedietly -
pearl harbor
an unexpected attack on a US military base. US declares war on axis powers
pearl harbor occurred in hawaii, lasted about an hour and a half, caused 2000 deaths and 1000 were injuries.. this attacked was because oil embargo and eastern dominance
"a date that will live in infomy"
