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The Axis is Formed
• The Tripartite Pact
• The Axis Powers - Germany, Italy, and Japan
Aim of the Tripartite Pact
To keep the US out of the war!
Rebuilding American Defenses
• Selected Service Act
– 16 million men between 21-35 required to register
– 1 million drafted in first peace-time draft for 1
year.
• Nation dramatically increases defense
spending in 1940.
Roosevelt Runs for Re-Election
• Runs for third term against Wendell Willkie