HIST 2057 Chapter : 11 13 14
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He appoints opposite forces because he wants bipartisanship on his part of they go to the way. Roosevelt sends 50 warships for exchange for colonies and lands in ports in their territories: this was not enough. Increased defense spending and preparedness makes people nervous about the us gearing up for war. Republicans in the next election nominate william wilkie war: this was a dark horse candidate, he said he wanted to make the new deal better. Republicans tried to liken him to mioussouli. Roosevelt won by his smallest popular vote. Roosevelt asks for a new program to pass to help britain: it was the len lease program. It was basically an aide package for countries that are fighting a potential us enemy: he hosted fireside chats to get support for it, it passed in 1941 when congress finally came in agreement.
