Why did America join the war?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

The sinking of the lusitania was the last straw, which was a cruise ship carrying American passengers. The Germans shot it was a torpedo but claimed since it sunk so fast that it must be carrying ammo to allied troops in Europe.

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∙ 14y ago

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What month in 1941 did America join the war?

December.

Did America join World War 1?

Yes

When did Americans join the war?

America joined the war in 1941 with the Sovent Union

When did America join World War I?

April 6th, 1917

When did America join World War 1?

April 6

What prompted America to join the war?

the bomb on Pearl Harbor

What side did Texas join in the Civil War?

The Confederate States of America.

What day prompted America to join the war?

the bomb on Pearl Harbor

Why was it a bad idea for America to join World War 1?

It was bad idea for America to join World War 1 because of the impending war spending that would severely damage the economy. Also, the loss of men to war casualties would lead to labor unrest.

What finally made America join the war?

attack on peral harbour for WW2

Which country did America join in World War 1?

France and Great Britain

When did Britian and America join World War 2?

Britain declared war on Germany on 3 September 1939 and America declared war on Japan on 8 December 1941