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Unit 5 –From Isolation to World War (1930-1945) 

 

Overview of Unit: The isolationist approach to foreign policy meant U.S. leadership in world affairs diminished after World War 1. Overseas, certain nations saw the growth of tyrannical governments which reasserted their power through aggression and create conditions leading to the Second World War. After Pearl Harbor, the United States entered World War II, which changed the country’s focus from isolationism to international involvement.  

As you watch this video, be prepared to answer the following question. It WILL appear on your test. 

 

What strategies did Germany use at the beginning of the war? More importantly, why were they successful?

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