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World War 2 was the only war with US involvement that didn't involve a large, organized dissent movement. Pearl Harbor was evidence that an 'isolationist' stance was untenable. As knowledge of fascist and Nazi atrocities increased, more and more of the US population saw that US involvement was defendable. See link.
America decided originally not to get involved in World War 2 because of the toll World War 1 took on the country and because the state of the economy. However, with the bombing of pearl harbor, America decided to join the War, which eventually pulled the country out of it's economic depression.
When 9-11 happened I asked my mom about the bombardment of Pearl Harbor and what it was like. She was a teen when it happened on that Sunday morning and listening to the radio when the news report came on about it. After hearing about the attack she went into the living room to tell my grandfather what had been reported. He told her it was impossible and that she had heard it wrong. Today, we know that isn't true. When events like Pearl Harbor or the Trade Center happen it seems like it isn't real. My guess is that you are too young to remember 9-11 or you wouldn't ask the question. The feelings are, sadness, disbelief, denials about the event, survival, fright, wishing it would go away. The people of 1940's didn't have TV, but did see newsreels at the movies and men/ boys they knew enlisted and the deaths from the war effected everyone. War is an ugly business and not a glorious event. Millions died in WW2 and in other wars, but somehow we haven't learned what an awful thing it is.
SOME U.S. CITIZENS BELIEVED WE SHOULD STAY OUT IF THE WAR BECAUSE IT WAS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD AND SOME BELIEVED WE SHOULD HAVE ENTERED BEFORE WE DID.
Civilians were shocked by World War 2. The First World War had been touted as the war to end all wars.
Many American isolation initially opposed joining World War II. Rural people did not want to go among strangers,
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What were the major features of American foreign policy since World War 2?
Deterrence was one of the major features.
Was World War 2 the bloodiest war?
Yes world war 2 was the bloodiest war in the history of the world. Over 1 billion people died in the fighting during world war 2.
In a time of war can an American president who has served eight years remain in office?
Yes, it happened with Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1933-1945 (World War 2).
Was the twentieth century the American century?
After the internal wars and expansion of the 19th century, US industrialism peaked during World War 2 and expanded to become the dominant economic force in the world.
Which war happened most recently civil war world war two or Revolutionary War?
That would be World War II ( 1939-1945) The American civil war was 1861-1865. The revolutionary war was between 1775 and 1783. So in order of dates, would be the revolutionary war, the civil war and world war II.
What was Hitler's reaction to the end of World War 2?
Hitler committed suicide before World War 2 ended.
How many American servicewomen died in World War 2?
543 American service women died in World War 2 .
Has US ever won a Military Conflict besides World War 2?
American Revolution, Mexican war, Civil war, Spanish-American war, World War 1, World War 2, Korean war.
Deadliest war besides World War 1 and World War 2?
American Civil War
What American war was in the 1940?
I believe World War 2.
What were the causes with American soldiers in world war 2?
They wanted to beat Germany in World War 2.
Who was the inventor of World War 2?
World war two was more of a chain reaction of alliances rather than an invention.
What action is not related to the Spanish-American War?
world war 2
What actions is not related to the Spanish American war?
World War 2
Why did American Soldiers come to Britain in world war 2?
American Soldiers came to Britain in World War II to help out.
What is the baby boom World War 2?
The increase in pregnancy after American soldiers returned home from World War 2.
Is there a list of American vets with the china service metal in World War 2?
Yes, there is a list of the American veterans with the China Service Metal in the World War 2.
