Question

Which explains why the majority of Americans opposed Roosevelt's speech? Roosevelt discouraged U.S. involvement in the European conflict despite calls from former allies to become involved. Roosevelt argued in defense of fascist leaders in Europe, which angered citizens who believed in democratic principles. Roosevelt encouraged the U.S. government to remain neutral despite the rise of dictatorships in Europe. Roosevelt promoted U.S. intervention in the European conflict, which went against mainstream support of U.S. isolationism.?

Answer 1

Roosevelt discouraged US involvement in the European conflict despite calls from former allies to become involved

Answer 2

Roosevelt discouraged US involvement in the European conflict despite calls from former allies to become involved

Step-by-step explanation:

In 1938, the shadow of World War II hung over the world. With the Japanese launching their invasion of China and Nazi Germany threatening stability and security in Europe, Roosevelt decided to give great diplomatic and financial support to China and the United Kingdom, while keeping the United States officially neutral at the outbreak of hostilities. Although the Allies called for American participation in the war, Roosevelt discouraged US participation in the conflict, which caused discontent in some American citizens

Roosevelt's goal was to turn America into the "Arsenal of Democracy," which would provide huge amounts of supplies and equipment to the Allies. In March 1941, Roosevelt, with Congressional support, approved the Lend-Lease program of aid for the British and Chinese, pushing Americans ever deeper into the war. Then, one day after the Japanese attack on the naval base at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Roosevelt urged the United States Congress to declare war on Japan.