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In this episode of Mr. Hutchings History, we analyze the United States’ evolving response to European events from 1933 to 1941. Starting with the isolationist policies rooted in post-World War I disillusionment and the Great Depression, we explore how President Franklin D. Roosevelt navigated public opinion and legislative constraints to prepare the U.S. for its eventual involvement in World War II.

Key topics include the Neutrality Acts, the Quarantine Speech, the Munich Agreement, and the pivotal Lend-Lease Act of 1941, marking the transition from isolationism to international engagement. We also discuss the economic and geopolitical pressures that led to the Pearl Harbor attack and the U.S. entry into the war. Designed for IB DP History students, this episode connects historical analysis with primary sources and historiography to provide a comprehensive understanding of America’s journey from neutrality to global leadership.

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Works Cited
Beard, Charles A. President Roosevelt and the Coming of the War, 1941. Yale UP, 1948.
Dallek, Robert. Franklin D. Roosevelt and American Foreign Policy, 1932-1945. Oxford UP, 1979.
Leuchtenburg, William E. Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal. Harper & Row, 1963.
Schlesinger, Arthur M. The Crisis of the Old Order: 1919-1933. Houghton Mifflin, 1957.

Chapters
0:00 - Introduction
Setting the stage: U.S. transition from isolationism to global engagement.
0:19 - The Legacy of World War I
How disillusionment with WWI shaped U.S. isolationist sentiment.
1:30 - The Great Depression and Isolationism
Economic struggles at home reinforced a focus on domestic issues.
2:35 - Roosevelt’s Challenges in 1933
Navigating isolationist public opinion and prioritizing the New Deal.
3:37 - The Neutrality Acts of the 1930s
Legislating isolationism and its unintended consequences.
5:00 - Public Opinion and Isolationist Sentiment
The influence of WWI memories, geographic distance, and popular culture.
6:13 - America First and Charles Lindbergh
The role of the America First Committee and isolationist advocacy.
7:15 - Roosevelt’s Balancing Act
Strategically maneuvering within constraints to counter fascism.
8:29 - The Munich Crisis of 1938
Appeasement and its impact on Roosevelt’s foreign policy approach.
9:40 - The Quarantine Speech of 1937
Challenging isolationism with a call for collective security.
10:50 - Economic Sanctions Against Japan
Using embargoes and the oil ban to address Japanese aggression.
12:00 - The Lend-Lease Act of 1941
A pivotal step towards supporting the Allies and abandoning strict neutrality.
13:15 - Pearl Harbor and the End of Isolationism
The attack that united public opinion and pushed the U.S. into WWII.
14:45 - Lessons from Isolationism to Engagement
The interplay of domestic politics, public opinion, and global events.
16:20 - Reflection on U.S. Leadership
How Roosevelt’s strategy and communication shaped America’s path.
17:30 - Conclusion and Historical Relevance
Key takeaways for understanding U.S. foreign policy then and now.