WW2 Neutrality Acts Primary Source Point of View and Image Analysis Activity

Students will read and analyze 12 text excerpts from the Neutrality Acts of 1935, 1936, 1937, and 1939 and different points of view on American neutrality prior to entering World War 2 (WWII) by answering 52 questions and completing a creative task. They will also analyze 8 political cartoons about US neutrality according to provided prompts.

A teacher information page and the answers are included where appropriate so this would be great for a sub!

Sample questions include:
--At what point would it become unlawful to export implements of war?
--Why does Connally think America isn’t truly being neutral?
--Identify 3 key events through 1935 that provide context for Connally and Clark’s excerpts.
--How does the first paragraph differ from the 1935 and 1936 Acts?
--Why does FDR promise Americans that he’ll still pursue peace?
--What key phrase is usually associated with the second paragraph?
--Why aren’t Americans as protected from European conflicts in 1940 as they were in the past?
--What does Wheeler see as the real enemy America should be focused on?
--Which text excerpt does this political cartoon most connect to and why?
--Write a caption showing you understand the message and point of view of this political cartoon.
--Summarize the main point of this political cartoon. What would the opposite opinion look like?

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