Question

chapter 8.1: from isolation to war
key term/person/idea\tdefinition/identification/explanation
p. 7—clinging to neutrality
neutrality acts
p. 8—a changing mood
draft
lend - lease act

Explanation:

• "Clinging to Neutrality": Refers to a stance where a country tries to stay out of international conflicts and not take sides.
• "Neutrality Acts": A series of U.S. laws in the 1930s aimed at keeping the U.S. out of foreign wars by restricting trade and other interactions with belligerent nations.
• "A Changing Mood": Likely refers to a shift in public or government sentiment from isolation - ism towards more involvement in international affairs.
• "draft": In a war - related context, it is the compulsory enlistment of citizens into the military.
• "Lend - Lease Act": A 1941 U.S. law that allowed the U.S. to lend or lease military supplies and other aid to countries deemed vital to the defense of the U.S., effectively ending strict neutrality and aiding allies in World War II.

Answer:

• p. 7—Clinging to Neutrality: Stance of avoiding taking sides in international conflicts.
• Neutrality Acts: 1930s U.S. laws for non - involvement in foreign wars.
• p. 8—A Changing Mood: Shift in sentiment regarding international involvement.
• draft: Compulsory military enlistment.
• Lend - Lease Act: 1941 law for aiding allies in WWII.