1. Renunciation of territorial aggression
2. Opposition to territorial changes without consent of the peoples concerned
3. Support for the right of people to choose their own government
4. Access to raw materials for all nations
5. Support of efforts to improve the economic condition of people throughout the world
6. Freedom from fear and want
7. Freedom of the seas
8. Disarmament of aggressors The Atlantic Charter was completely opposite the actions of the Axis Powers, who were expanding their territory and conquering territory all across the world. The principles set out in the Atlantic Charter would provide a basis for international cooperation and international law. It would also provide a foundation for important economic agreements throughout the world that were strong enough to withstand times when countries might oppose each other on one matter but still need to trade. It would also help in creating boundaries and dealing with the aftermath of the war. From the start of the war in Europe, the United States had maintained a neutral stance. While Franklin D. Roosevelt himself was openly sympathic to the Allies, the American public was