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What caused us to enter into the Second World War on the side of the Allies?
Pearl Harbor made it clear we were at war. The Japanese were on the side of the "Axis Powers" so we automatically were on the side of the "Allies."
Actually there is more to it that just that. We had fought along with the English and French in World War I, and against the Germans. There was still bad feelings against the Germans left over from that war.
There was great sympathy for the British as we saw England being bombed. Then too our language, much of our culture, and some of our religions were from England. Another important contribution was the broadcast from Edward R. Morrow, who was in London broadcasting the events as they happened on the radio.
In 1940 there was a VERY strong movement in America against getting involved in another war. Pearl Harbor caused that movement to disappear in a day.
Plus, Japan and the US were having arguments on "whos the big-daddy in the pacific" Japan told Germany that Japan would help take over America in helping Hitler's quest for world domination...Germany agreed and they both failed.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 16y agoThe simple answer is that they were attacked by a member of the Axis powers (Japan) and declared war on them. The illicited a declaration of war by Germany, Italy, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria. The longer answer involves years of relations and trade with the British, Hitler's seeming hatred of the US, after effects of World War 1, and other political issues dating back into the 19th century. Answer(2) Japan declared war on Russia and Germany betrayed Russia. I don't know about you, but I think that Russia no longer trusted Germany and wanted the allies to help them.
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∙ 15y agoThe greatest , most overwhelming reason, is Pearl Harbor. Because the US declared war on Japan , Germany and Italy ( Japan's allies) declared war on the US and things just went on. Of course there are many more reasons , that one is by far the greatest reason.
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∙ 14y agoI do not know why won't someone tell me?
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Which side did you fight on during world war II allies or axis?
I didn't fight at all, which side did you fight on.
Did USA fight Russia in a world war?
No, they were allies in WWII.
What is the name of World War 1?
world war 1, and war war 2
How did the creation of NATO signify America's traditional foreign policy change after World War 2?
Instead of obtaining allies when a war erupted; NATO allowed us to already have allies to fight a war, anytime it started.
Did the US fight with Hitler to defeat England in world wars two?
No. The US fought against Hitler. We were allies of the UK.
How did the allies fight in world war 2?
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Which side did you fight on during world war II allies or axis?
I didn't fight at all, which side did you fight on.
Did USA fight Russia in a world war?
No, they were allies in WWII.
Did India fight against the Allies in World War 2?
No. Actually they were part of the Allies in WWII.
Who did the united States fight with during world war 2?
The Allies
How did the alliance system turn a dispute between two countries into world war?
Leaders knew that if they declared war, their allies had to join the fight with them.
Whose side did the Chinese fight during World War 2?
The Allies .
What is the name of World War 1?
world war 1, and war war 2
What was the role of the Axis in World War 2?
To fight for their cause, as the Allies fought for theirs.
Who did the allies for world war 1 fight?
Germany, Italy, Austro-Hungarion Empire
Where did the Japanese fight in World War 1?
In World War I, the Japanese joined the Allies for a time, and fought the German army in east Asia.
Did US fight in the world war 2?
Yes, the US were part of the Allies during WWII.
