二战中美国 .pptVIP

* Staying Out of War America gets closer to war In World War II Declaration of War The attack on Pearl Harbor War in the Pacific War in Europe Atomic Bomb Japanese forces in Indochina（印度支那） US froze Japanese assets（资产） The Battle of Midway （中途岛战役） the Triumph of Isolationism famous people hui → End * America initially stayed out of the war, because the Great Depression which contributed to the popularity of isolationism in America. Staying Out of War * Congress passed a series of laws in order to keep our isolationist policy, and out of the developing war. Neutrality Act of 1935 Embargo of arms shipments to any foreign nation involved in the war Neutrality Act of 1937 Tightened control on the U.S. economy (no assisting belligerents) Neutrality Act of 1939 “Cash and carry” policy – no American ships used to transports goods across the ocean back * America in the 1930s: the Triumph of Isolationism In the crisis years of 1931-1939 the U.S. responded by going deeper into isolationism. American saw themselves as “innocent bystanders” in world affairs. In 1933 the U.S. finally recognized the Soviet government and established formal relations with the USSR—primarily for business reasons. In 1935-6 when Hitler began to menace Europe, Americans wanted to stay out, but didn’t know how. Secretary of State Stimson says: “The only sure way to stay out of war is to prevent it.” back * The US defeat at Pearl Harbor 7.12.1941 * Japanese negotiators agreed to meet with US diplomats. While they met, the Japanese decided to sent a fleet to Pearl Harbor to destroy the US Pacific fleet. Dec. 7, 1941: Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor killing 2,400, wounding 1,200, and destroying 300 Am. Planes, 18 warships, and 8 of the 9 USA battleships. * At 7:53 a.m., the first Japanese assault(攻击) wave, with 51 ‘Val’ dive bombers（轰炸机）, 40 ‘Kate’ torpedo（鱼雷） bombers, 50 high level bombers and 43 ‘Zero’ fighters commences the attack 。The Americans are taken completely by surprise. The