Usa During World War II

World War II began in 1939 and ended in 1945. This war killed more people and destroyed more property than any other war with fifty-nine countries being involved in(2). Pearl Harbor, the first sneak attack by another country on US soil was a pivotal beginning to the war for the United States. There were many reasons for the United States to get involved into the war and help its allies, but it was Pearl Harbor which forced us into it. Because of Pearl Harbor, Hitler and the crimes against humanity that he committed it justified United States entry into the war.

Throughout American history the U.S has tried to stay out of national disputes but sometimes it is necessary for them to take action. In all the wars ever fought in the world only two have been fought on U.S soil and one of the wars was between our own country(Civil War).

On December 7, 1941, the United States Of America decided to enter World War Two. On that same day, the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor which was the main reason the U.S. join the war. The day directly after that the U.S. join the Allied Powers which consisted of Britain, France, USSR, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Greece, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, and Yugoslavia. With the U.S. at war, they needed a way to motivate people so that they weren’t like Germany in World War One. Although during World War Two, the citizens of The U.S. were so impacted by the thought of war, so they helped soldiers and their government.

World War II was an exceptional war for the United States. The United States emerged from the war as a world superpower and protector of all other nations. There were many reasons why the United States entered World War II, however President Franklin Roosevelt was in some way directly connected to every reason. Roosevelt wanted to enter World War II as soon as it started for political and economic needs. However, the American people did not want to enter in another war, such as World War I, that costs so many lives and money. Therefore, Roosevelt schemed a plan to enter the United States into World War II that would change the minds of the American people,

World War II (1939-1945) was “fought predominantly in Europe and across the Pacific and eastern Asia, and pitted the Axis powers of Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Japan against the Allied nations of Great Britain, France, China, the United States, and Soviet Union” (militaryhistory.com). However, before United States entry in 1941, there was much debated controversy over United States involvement in World War II. The U.S. had suffered over 100,000 deaths from combatants and casualties during World War I (1914-1918), the economy was negatively affected due to the financial contributions made toward the warfront, and the aftermath of WWI can be defined by the economic crisis of the Great Depression (1929-1939). Many citizens feared a repeating cycle during the Second World War. Charles Lindbergh and President Franklin D. Roosevelt held opposing views on entry into WWII, but I agree with the ideals of Lindbergh because I feel that the obligations to the citizens of the United States are of greater importance.

Along with the Neutrality Acts, the United States wanted to ensure that they are providing the proper materials for their Allies to be successful against Germany and Japan. Therefore, President Roosevelt sign the lend-lease program on March 11, 1941 to express the neutrality of America and the benefits they would give to other nations. The lend-lease program was simply, “To provided for military aid to any country whose defense was vital to the security of the United States.” (FDR introduces…) Great Britain was the main country that Franklin D. Roosevelt wanted to aid being short currency on military goods like food, raw materials and arms. By providing all these resources to the United Kingdom they will be able to fight against 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

The United States, also known as the land of the free and the home of the brave. The United States has been an icon for freedom and integrity for generations before us and is bound to have written in various texts around the world. The United States has done its best to do the right thing throughout the world. It believes itself to be the one to fix the issues that are happening in the world around them as an act of kindness and justice. In the first World War, when Britain was falling and the German troops were right on the horizon, American President at the time, chose to involve us in a war that had originally not been our own. At the time of 1917, President Woodrow Wilson admitted us into the campaign as a show that we would take a stand against the German Empire. The country did the same at the year of 1941 in World War II, only after Japan had initiated an attack on American soil. As seen from these two occurrences, America only then would involve themselves in foreign affairs when it was necessary to do so and where they were involved themselves.

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 of America entered into World War II, because of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor (World War II). On December 7, 1941, Japan bombed the American fleet in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (World War II). By the end of the attack, there were 2,403 dead, 188 destroyed planes, and 8 damaged or destroyed battleships (Attack at Pearl Harbor). Franklin Roosevelt said that American must become “the great arsenal of democracy” (World War II). America then entered into the war at the Battle of Midway in April 1942 (Battle of Midway).

December 7, 1941 is known as “a day the will live in infamy” due to the surprise attack on the United States by Japan. The leading events to Pearl Harbor, the attack, and the after effects of the bombings are all actions that pushed America into the Second World war and have shaped the country to what it is today.

The United States of America entered World War ii when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack on Pearl Harbor was when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor one of America's naval base. When Japan bombed Pearl Harbor it was a tragedy that forever impacted our nation.

America joined WWII in 1941 after an attack on Pearl Harbor. Although President Roosevelt had wanted to join the war from the beginning, America remained neutral. This was because the American people were opposed to war and the government needed an incident in order to join without angering the public. Pearl Harbor created the perfect excuse and soon the entirety of America was ready to join the fight. During WWII, there were hard losses on both the Allies and Axis powers and new weapons created horrors.

Is it possible to know what Americans thought of World War II, if they believed that the war was a just war or whether they did not agree for what the United States was fighting for? The historian Studs Terkel believes he knows this answer and that Americans saw themselves as liberators of an oppressed world fighting for the just war which can be concluded from his famous volume, The Good War. Of course one person’s beliefs should not be believed as easily just by reading a book. A person should base their opinions on something much more analytical than that. In order to decide whether some Americans actually thought that World War II was a just war, a thorough analysis should be done of American life looking at all the facts found. Beginning with American experience before the war then analyzing the experience of the war and the home-front itself and finally ending with the analysis of America after World War II a conclusion can be made regarding the American point of view.

WWII all started with the Great Depression and the rise of dictators, everyone saw it coming. The U.S. struggled in the Great Depression when their stock market crashed. When WWII came along they ignored the issue, trying their best to stay out of it. While European leaders attempted to negotiate. Many countries seemed weak, so the dictators began stepping in, taking control, and setting goals. Some countries began making allies, and starting their plan to invade other countries. Democratic nations stood back and watched until it was absolutely necessary for them to get involved.