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While that argument could almost certainly be made, I think it fails to acknowledge the much larger picture of the world at the time. The US, although not interested in getting itself involved in European affairs, did have world-empire ambitions as evidenced by the Spanish-American War, the opening of China and Japan, and the annexation of the Philippines. Also, there was growing resentment towards Germany for her unrestricted submarine warfare that had already killed numerous Americans on board foreign vessels or transporting goods to warring states. Furthermore, the American people were and still are very interested in the idea of spreading democracy to which Prussian militarism was a major hinderance in Europe. So in answer to your question, yes certainly shipping lanes and protecting trade came into the picture, but they were not the only reasons.
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Where was the U-boat alley in World War 1?
In the shipping lanes, similar to todays roads and highways. (A sea version of highways and roads).
What made the victory in battle of Atlantic a critical moment?
Clearing the Atlantic shipping lanes from the threat of Nazi U-boats and raiders allowed the flow of supplies and personnel to England for the buildup in preparation for the invasion of Europe.
What parts of the US were most threatened by Japanese expansion?
No parts of the continental US. The Japanese imperialistic ambitions were to take over all European colonies for the natural resources they could supply. Also, they grabbed many mid-Pacific islands in order to control and protect the sea lanes connecting their empire to the homeland. Their sneak attack on Hawaii's Pearl Harbor was an attempt to eliminate the only other sea power in the Pacific.
What was the significance of the convoy system?
In World Wars I and II, merchant ships carrying supplies to both Russia and Britain were targeted heavily by German U-Boats (submarines). Since there were not enough destroyers and destroyer escorts to protect each individual ship, convoys were formed. In these convoys, a large number of merchant ships were grouped together and protected by a small number of escort vessels.
What events in Europe and the pacific helped turn the tide ij favor of the alies?
OK lets start with the pacific after the battle of midway the united states reduced the aerial arm of the Japanese navy by more then 10%. Then on cape Gloucester and the Guadalcanal the marine divisions managed to clear out the shipping lanes that ran from Australia to the western portion of the united states and also managed to relive some of the pressure off the Australians. After the battle of the coral sea rear admerial William F hulsey defeated units of the Japanese navy and again releaved presure twords Australia. You also have to remember that their would never had been an invasion of normandy with out the united states and great britan having to chase down Rommel in the desert. Then in the summer of 1940 the royal air force managed to destroy most of the Luftwaffe during the battle of Britain. Preventing the germans from invading great britan. On the eastern front during the early years of the war the Germans had managed to beat the Russian armies back with in a hundred or so miles of Moscow then managed to turn the tide of war on the eastern front by beating the German army at Stalingrad.
Why do the ocean geography look at the world's oceans as roadways?
The world's oceans are criss-crossed with busy shipping lanes, hence the reference to roadways.
Where are the US to Mexico shipping lanes?
The US to Mexico shipping lanes cross much of the Gulf of Mexico. They begin at ports in Louisiana, Mississippi, and in Florida. The largest shipping lane exits the US from Miami.
How were the German you boats used to control the shipping lanes during world war 2?
German submarines, or "U-boats", did not CONTROL the shipping lanes, but they were able to intercept and sink a large number of cargo vessels sailing between North America and Europe.
Where are pacific shipping lanes?
i am sailing a small sail boat from the California coast to the Philippines, and would like to stay clear of the comm. shipping lanes to avoid a collision
German submarine warfare was heaviest in Ireland and where during World War 1?
Any port around the British Isles was a good hunting ground. The British Isles are ISLANDS. Anywhere vessels enter those ISLANDS was "shipping traffic", or "shipping lanes"; those were always good hunting areas.
Motivated of Japanese to colonize the Philippines?
for control of shipping lanes.
How far out are the shipping lanes off Oregon?
There are multiple lanes offshore, the majority of the traffic stays 30+ miles offshore
What causes icebergs to get into shipping lanes in north Atlantic?
vagina lubrication
What large ships keep Arctic shipping lanes open in winter?
Ice Breakers
What the difference between a Philippine Navy and a Philippine Marine?
The Navy is part of the armed forces. Their job is to protect the shipping lanes of it's respective country while Marines is a branch of Navy and they're tasked to know how to kill.
What was Hitler's best opportunity to defeat Britain and win the war?
cut off there shipping lanes
When did AMF Bowling World Lanes happen?
AMF Bowling World Lanes happened in 2008.
