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The USA and international relations: the extent of isolationism; FDR and the end of isolationism and the Second World War.
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Crisis of identity, 1920–1945 (A-level only)
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The USA and international relations: the extent of isolationism; FDR and the end of isolationism and the Second World War
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What was a significant factor that led to the end of American isolationism during the 1930s?
Direct answer
The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was a pivotal event that led to the United States' entry into World War II, effectively ending its isolationist stance.
Key terms
- FDR: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, who served from 1933 to 1945 and led the country during the Great Depression and World War II.
- Pearl Harbor: A U.S. naval base in Hawaii that was attacked by Japan on December 7, 1941, leading to the U.S. entering World War II.
Common trap
Confusing isolationism with neutrality: Clarify that isolationism is a comprehensive policy of avoiding foreign alliances and conflicts, while neutrality can refer to a stance during a specific conflict without full withdrawal from international affairs.
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