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Prior to WWII the US was still coming out of a depression and WWI was still pretty fresh in everyone's mind so most of the country and most of congress was in an isolationist mood and wanted nothing to do with anyone else's war. FDR, the president knew that sooner or later we were going to be involved with Germany and probably Japan but was having no luck at all convincing congress to prepare for war. So, he kind of back doored it. Britain was under constant and heavy attack from the Germans and did not have the industrial might to keep up with the Germans ship, airplane and weapons building. Roosevelt convinced the congress to support Britain with a lend/lease program for weapons. So our industrial might ramped up to provide support for Britain and because of that was already in full production mode when we entered the war.
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In preparation for World War II, the United States implemented several measures. This included expanding its military through various recruitment and training programs, increasing defense spending, and enacting legislation such as the Lend-Lease Act to support allied nations. The US also introduced rationing programs and encouraged civilian participation in war-related industries, which helped mobilize the economy for war production.
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How did the events of pearl harbor change the US level of involvement in World War 2?
The US moved from preparation to direct action
How long did it take before the US hear that World War 2 had started?
one hour
Was true of the us economy after world war 2?
After World War 2, the US had the strongest economy in the world.
What steps did the US take to mobilize its forces in World War I?
They put in 2 million orders for rifles
Who had fought the US in World War I?
Germany fought the us in world war 1
How did the events of pearl harbor change the US level of involvement in World War 2?
The US moved from preparation to direct action
Which branch of the us armed forces is responsible for the preparation of forces necessary for the effective prosecution of war?
All branches of the US armed forces are responsible for the preparation for war and prosecution of war
What steps did the US take to prepare for war world 1?
a diet
What steps did the US take to control communism immedidately after World War 2?
NONe
Who is side did the US take World War 1?
The Triple Entente (Allied Powers)
Did U.S. government produce enough war supplies during World War ll?
Some preparation was done before the US joined the war. As you know or may not know, the power of the US in industrial might is a giant advantage to the US. Once factories started up and the basic infrastructure of war production was implemented, the other side practically lost the war already.
What event lead the US to take part in world war 2?
Pearl Harbor is the event that made them declare war.
How long did it take a letter to reach the US from Europe in World War 2?
About 3 weeks.
How long did it take before the US hear that World War 2 had started?
one hour
Which war took place in the early 1900s?
Yes there was a war but didn't take place in US soil it was called the Spanish American War
Was true of the us economy after world war 2?
After World War 2, the US had the strongest economy in the world.
What event drew the US into World War 2 and when did this event take place?
The treacherous Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 drew the US into the war.
