The United States Assistance During World War II

They came, unwarned. On the 7th of December 1941, the Japanese executed a full-fledged attack on Pearl Harbor. They mercilessly created havoc, with attacks that caused the sinking of eighteen American ships, as well as 170 aircrafts. The casualties were dreadful, with 1,177 of those lost lives had been of the crewmen. The very next day, President Roosevelt declared war on Japan, and thus the United States’ involvement of World War II. Americans of every state were absolutely enraged and bent on their will for vengeance against the Asian country. Within the shadows of galvanized America, Robert Oppenheimer had set his infamous Manhattan Project into action. This project was so disclosed that only a limited number of men truly knew of its purpose. The clandestine project held prior securities to the point in which famous scientists had to use codenames in order to visit Los Alamos, even wives were kept in the dark, and only key scientists could bring their wives along with them. (Source D) This project had been the discreet creation of the Atomic Bombs. Time and time again, this topic had never really dissipated, its controversial who, what and whys prompting generations to debate its palpable purpose. Was the aim really focused for the “good of all?” Was it for America’s self-preservation and wish to promptly put an end to all of the suffering? Many Americans to this day still believe and argue for the usefulness of the atomic bombings, that the droppings were justified.

In the beginning only 128 American people lost their life, this then resulted in the death of over 50 thousand Americans (America Enters World War One). What an outrageous amount of people to lose their life in a war the U.S. didn't want to get involved in. It all started in 1914 when a war broke out in Europe which included two sides, the Allied Forces and the Central Powers. The Central Power included Germany, the Ottoman Empire, and Austria Hungary while the Allies Forces included France, Great Britain, and Russia. The United States really didn't want to get involved in a war so they stated they wanted to remain neutral, but Germany did a variety of things that ultimately would change the United States mind (World War One).

Although the U.S. had yet to become officially involved in the war, most Americans supported the Allies and saw the Germans as antagonists. Americans felt a connection to Great Britain, in particular, because of cultural similarities. When the Germans sunk the Lusitania, a British cruise ship, in 1915, 128 Americans were among those who lost their lives, causing America to become even angrier towards the Germans. At the same time, the British intercepted a message from Germany to Mexico called the Zimmerman Note, asking the government of Mexico to declare war on the U.S. if war broke out between the U. S. and Germany. The note also promised to help Mexico regain the territory of Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico if Mexico declared war on the United States. This note was the final push that caused America to fall into the want of war. Thus, on April 6, 1917, the U.S. Congress declared war on Germany.

The United States of America are unique in that they allow citizens the right to speak freely and the right to assemble. This has allowed citizens to play an essential role in the economy through both their spending and their representation of the workforce. Over time major world events have changed this unique economy. Wars have been known to have significant impacts on the economy, albeit the impact relies greatly in the government and other economic factors. Before World War II the world was undergoing a Depression caused by decreasing trade and compounding speculation. The United States were hit especially hard by the Depression and in 1939 they were still recovering. With war on the horizon, the US used isolationist policies to try

An alliance wanted to be made between Germany and Mexico, so a telegram was sent on January 16, 1917. In this telegram, Germany was trying to convince Mexico to join their side and help them attack the United States of America in return Germany would assist them in taking land in America. The man behind the telegram, Arthur Zimmermann, served as the foreign secretary of the Germany Empire in 1917. Born in East Prussia, Zimmermann grew up and was raised around the German civil service. Throughout his life, he was dedicated to Germany and their foreign affairs. Also, Zimmermann supported the militaries increased choice to develop a plan of unrestricted submarine warfare; this being one of the key elements that would aggravate the United

The majority of the history of the United States during the 1940’s was plagued by World War II. However, before the U.S. entered the war, the first antibiotic penicillin was successfully used which revolutionized the medical field and WWII. Also, the U.S. Congress approved the first peacetime draft for the Army. On November 5, 1940, Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected president for his third term. This was the first time in U.S. history that a president had been elected for three terms.

The United States is one of the industrialized countries that offer a small amount of aid. ( Fact Based)

WW II was started when the Nazi invaded Poland and as the result, Britain and France declared war on the Nazi. When they declared war, President Roosevelt felt threatened that Germany was going to attack United States. So in order to prevent that from happening, President Roosevelt declare United States was a neutral country in war. In 1941, United States reconsiders it neutrality and officially lent arms and any defense items to “the government of any country whose defense the President deems vital to the defense of the United States.” The act was called lend-lease act and was passed in 1941. By doing this, it encouraged Britain to stay in war until United States was ready to jump in. The lend lease Act in Nazi eyes demonstrated that United States wasn’t neutral anymore and it was helping its enemies by providing weapons like guns, plane and tanks. Overall this Act costed United States around 31.4 Billion dollars and also brought US at the verge of the entering the WW II. Not only that, Nazi wanted United States to join the World War and Hitler was ready to

The start of World War Two led to a rapid economic surge throughout the United States. Factors that caused this included the increased military need for manufacturing, the mobilisation of previously unemployed workers, and the expansion of industry spurred by the war effort. These things, coupled with dramatic spending by the federal government, made manufacturing an influential part of the American economy. Although it is possible that America could have economically recovered without the war, the United States used WWII to propel into an era of strengthened economic influence internationally.

America's involvement in World War II changed the course of the war and prevented Hitler from completely dominating Europe. At the dawn of World War II, America was not involved. Situations in the western hemisphere turned urgent and violent as Hitler's army invaded countries in Europe. While America watched from the sidelines, it aided its struggling allies, Great Britain and France, by sending supplies (history.state.gov). They placed an embargo on exporting goods to Japan (pearlharbor.org).These actions contradicted America's claim of neutrality in the conflict with the Axis Powers, Germany, Japan and Italy. These contradictions infuriated the Japanese who devised an attack of revenge on the U.S. The Japanese bombed

During World War II, the French colony of Indochina was occupied by the Japanese. Indochina was formed from Cochin-China, southern Vietnam, and Annam and Tonkin, central and northern Vietnam, along with Cambodia and Laos. In 1941, a Vietnamese nationalist, Ho Chi Minh formed a nationalist resistance, the Viet Minh, to oppose the occupiers. The United States, at this time, gave their support to the Viet Minh, who, under their communist leader, waged a guerilla war against the Japanese.

American involvement in World War II began with what every American knows as the day of infamy, the attack on Pearl Harbor. While there have been many interviews with men who actually fought in the war, there are far less with children who were fighting the supply war back home in the States. When our troops went overseas, they needed endless supplies of food, clothing and weapons, and the children were able to assist in getting the soldiers what they needed.

While cooperation between Britain and the United States in the European theater was less than it could have been the same could be said about the Pacific theater. Before the United States became directly involved in World War II, the British government tried unsuccessfully to convince them to take a stronger stance against Japanese aggression against China or at least make it clear that America was paying attention to Asia. On one occasion they inquired whether “it [would] not be possible for [Roosevelt] to send an American squadron, the bigger the better, to pay a friendly visit to Singapore?” This request was refused no doubt because it was seen as too provocative. However, both governments kept each other informed of any changes and shared any concerns. Less than two months before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Roosevelt sent a message saying that “the Jap situation is definitely worse and I think they are headed north.” Roosevelt is implying to Churchill that Japan might invade the Soviet Union. After the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, cooperation was limited due to very limited resources. Britain could spare little from the war in Europe, and America lacked the means to stop the Japanese advance due to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Even after they possessed the resources to take the offensive there was still disagreement which reduced cooperation. Many Americans felt that the British were more concerned with preserving their empire than winning the war. All allied troops

World War II was a horrible event that will be remembered as one of the darkest Points in human history. With estimates of deaths ranging from 60 to 80 million, it is unthinkable to imagine that this chaos was allowed to grow and erupt as it did. Many Americans in the United States, simply thought the madness in Europe would be contained to that continent. However, a new enemy brought the war to our shores.

The USA exercises its foreign policy through financial aid. For example, scarcity relief in North Korea provides not only humanitarian aid but also a base for the development of democratic ideals and bodies.