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Uses the sources and your knowledge of U.S. History, explain two different ways in which the United States contributed to the success of the Allies in the European Theater during World War II.

Uses the sources and your knowledge of U.S. History, explain two different ways in which the United States contributed to the success of the Allies in the European Theater during World War II.

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Uses the sources and your knowledge of U.S. History, explain two different ways in which the United States contributed to the success of the Allies in the European Theater during World War II.
Sources: SOURCE 1: Events Related to the European Theater during World War II Germany and Italy sign the Rome-Berlin Axis Pact Congress passes the Neutrality Act of 1937, outlawing the sale of weapons to nations at war 1936 1937 Germany invades Poland - Great Britain and France declare war on Germany -Congress passes the Neutrality Act of 1939, allowing for arms trade on a cash-and-carry basis President Roosevelt states that the United States must be 1939 1940 an "arsenal for democracy" -Congress passes the Lend-Lease Act Germany invades the Soviet Union -The United States and Great Britain sign the Atlantic Charter -The United States enters World War II 1941 1942 Western Allies begin Operation Torch -Western Allies gain control of southern Italy -Western Allies agree to open a second front in Europe at the Tehran Conference 1943 - Western Allies launch Operation Overlord -Allied troops liberate Paris Allied Powers hold the Yalta Conference 1944 1945 -Germany surrenders to the Allied Powers -The United Nations Charter is signed by 50 countries
Transcribed Image Text:Sources: SOURCE 1: Events Related to the European Theater during World War II Germany and Italy sign the Rome-Berlin Axis Pact Congress passes the Neutrality Act of 1937, outlawing the sale of weapons to nations at war 1936 1937 Germany invades Poland - Great Britain and France declare war on Germany -Congress passes the Neutrality Act of 1939, allowing for arms trade on a cash-and-carry basis President Roosevelt states that the United States must be 1939 1940 an "arsenal for democracy" -Congress passes the Lend-Lease Act Germany invades the Soviet Union -The United States and Great Britain sign the Atlantic Charter -The United States enters World War II 1941 1942 Western Allies begin Operation Torch -Western Allies gain control of southern Italy -Western Allies agree to open a second front in Europe at the Tehran Conference 1943 - Western Allies launch Operation Overlord -Allied troops liberate Paris Allied Powers hold the Yalta Conference 1944 1945 -Germany surrenders to the Allied Powers -The United Nations Charter is signed by 50 countries
SOURCE 3: The Second Front in Europe Excerpt from "General Dwight D. Eisenhower's Order of the Day" (June 6, 1944) This excerpt is from an order issued to Allied troops by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in the European Theater. The message was read to Allied troops on D-Day before the launch of Operation Overlord and the Battle of Normandy. You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in- arms on other Fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world. Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened.... But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41.... Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home Fronts have given us overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to Victory! I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory! ...
Transcribed Image Text:SOURCE 3: The Second Front in Europe Excerpt from "General Dwight D. Eisenhower's Order of the Day" (June 6, 1944) This excerpt is from an order issued to Allied troops by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in the European Theater. The message was read to Allied troops on D-Day before the launch of Operation Overlord and the Battle of Normandy. You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in- arms on other Fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world. Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened.... But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41.... Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home Fronts have given us overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to Victory! I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory! ...
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