Youtor
US Isolationism and the Road to War 1933–1941
>> YOUR LINK HERE: ___ http://youtube.com/watch?v=0dT7sztInb8
In this episode of Mr. Hutchings History, we explore the evolution of U.S. foreign policy from staunch isolationism after World War I to gradual intervention as global tensions rose in the 1930s and 1940s. Starting with the roots of isolationism, including the Senate's rejection of the Treaty of Versailles and the Neutrality Acts, we analyze how President Franklin D. Roosevelt balanced public sentiment with the growing threats posed by Nazi Germany, Imperial Japan, and Fascist Italy. • Key topics include the Quarantine Speech, the Cash-and-Carry provision, and the Lend-Lease Act, signaling America’s shift toward supporting the Allies. We’ll also examine Japan’s aggression in Asia, the impact of U.S. sanctions, and how these led to the attack on Pearl Harbor, ending isolationism entirely. Additionally, we’ll discuss Roosevelt’s Good Neighbor Policy towards Latin America and Canada’s role as a British ally. • Perfect for IB History students, this episode connects primary sources, historiography, and key events to provide a nuanced understanding of the Americas’ path to World War II. • #USIsolationism #WWIIHistory #FranklinDRoosevelt #PearlHarbor #NeutralityActs #GoodNeighborPolicy #CanadaWWII #IBHistory #HistoryOfTheAmericas #USForeignPolicy • Works Cited • Beard, Charles A. President Roosevelt and the Coming of the War, 1941. Yale UP, 1948. • Leuchtenburg, William E. Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal. Harper Row, 1963. • Morton, Desmond. A Military History of Canada: From Champlain to Kosovo. McClelland Stewart, 1999. • Stimson, Henry L. The Far Eastern Crisis. Harper Bros., 1936. • Chapters • 0:00 - Introduction • Overview of U.S. isolationism and the path to involvement in WWII. • 0:19 - Aftermath of World War I • Impact of the war on U.S. foreign policy and the rise of isolationism. • 1:22 - The Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations • The U.S. rejection of global commitments post-WWI. • 1:50 - American Exceptionalism and Isolationism • How ideals of American uniqueness shaped foreign policy. • 2:28 - Economic Prosperity and Isolationism • The Roaring Twenties and reluctance to disrupt domestic progress. • 3:00 - U.S. Engagement Through Diplomacy • The Washington Naval Conference and efforts to prevent another war. • 3:23 - The Kellogg-Briand Pact of 1928 • Outlawing war and its limitations in ensuring peace. • 3:57 - Roosevelt’s Leadership and the Consensus School • How FDR subtly prepared the U.S. for a global role amid isolationist pressures. • 4:40 - The Quarantine Speech of 1937 • Roosevelt’s call for collective action against aggressor nations. • 5:53 - Japan’s Expansion and the Stimson Doctrine • The U.S. response to Japan’s aggression in Manchuria. • 6:56 - Revisionist Perspectives on Roosevelt’s Policies • Debates on whether FDR’s actions provoked Japan intentionally. • 8:00 - Japan’s Aggression and the Oil Embargo of 1940 • Economic sanctions and their role in escalating tensions. • 8:52 - The Attack on Pearl Harbor, 1941 • How the event unified public opinion and ended isolationism. • 10:26 - U.S. Mobilization and Entry into WWII • The immediate aftermath of Pearl Harbor and America’s global role. • 11:12 - Lessons from Isolationism to Global Leadership • How the U.S. evolved into a leader in democracy and international stability. • 12:30 - Reflection on Foreign Policy Challenges • Balancing ideals with global realities and the interconnectedness of nations. • 13:55 - Conclusion • Exploring the complexities of U.S. isolationism and its lasting consequences.
#############################
