HIS271Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Lend-Lease, Pearl Harbor, Spanish Civil War
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Period of isolationism w/ rejection of league of nations. Us neglected league, but didn"t withdraw from international sphere not involved politically, but economically & spread culture. Talk about international agreements to secure peace and security. 5 power treaty for disarmament, all agree to proportional reductions of navy. Agree to consult with each other in case of crisis in asia b/c of russians. All 9 nations agree on open door principle into international law equal trade access in china, protect chinese sovereignty & integrity. Speaks into us desire to join the international sphere, but on its own terms. Private initiatives big effort to export american culture abroad to latin america & europe. Building of international communication (telegraphy, news, motion picture) expose american way of life to more people. 1925, american films made up of 95% films in britain, 70% france, 80% s. am. Bankers lend american money to european nations in rebuilding. Assist germany to help repay the reparations of wwi.
