Assignment
What Do I Submit?
In this lesson, you learned about the shift from U.S. isolationism to interventionism in the years before World War II. Use this knowledge to complete the 05.01 World War Again assignment:
Step 1: Think about these big questions:
These questions are intended to get you thinking critically about the topic. You will NOT be turning in answers to the questions in Step One.
- When was the tipping point at which the United States could no longer be considered an isolated nation?
- At what point could the United States no longer avoid involvement in World War II?
Step 2: Respond to each of the prompts below in a separate paragraph. Each paragraph should be a minimum of five sentences.
- Explain the reasons for U.S. neutrality during the 1920s and 1930s. How did ideas about neutrality change during the period from the end of World War I to the passage of the Lend-Lease Act? Be sure to include any events, terms, or people that may support your response.
- In your opinion, what was the point at which U.S. actions were no longer neutral? Explain your reasoning with supporting details from the lesson.
- Criticize or defend each of the U.S. actions surrounding World War II that are listed below. Justify your opinion with supporting details from the lesson.
- 1st Neutrality Act
- Cash and Carry
- U.S aid to China
- Lend-Lease Act