[Get Solution] Intervention, and World Conflict
This discussion addresses the following outcome: Examine the evolution of US foreign policy from neutrality to support of Britain and the Allies in World War II, and the US publics reaction (CO#1, CO#3). Before beginning this discussion, make sure to read the Module Notes and Chapter 24: World War II (Links to an external site.) in The American Yawp. In addition, view the short film excerpts American Isolationism (Links to an external site.) and “American Involvement (Links to an external site.).” Then read the following primary sources: Roosevelt, F.D. (May 1941), Unlimited National Emergency (Links to an external site.), and Lindbergh, C. (September 1941), Des Moines Speech [PDF, File Size 77 KB]. You may also choose to listen to a selection from Lindberghs speech (Links to an external site.). Consider world events in the early 1940s, and then compare Roosevelts warnings with Lindberghs. Try to imagine reading these speeches in the context of 1941, rather than the present day. Using the primary and secondary source materials above as evidence, consider the following in a post of at least 250 words: What are the respective warnings about foreign affairs given by President Roosevelt and Charles Lindbergh? From the perspective of 1941, what do you think would be the publics reaction to each persons speech, and why? Your initial post must substantively integrate evidence from the assigned readings, including at least two full citations in proper APA