Q: Based on your reading, what motivated American involvement in World War II? Make sure that in your answer you discuss factors that led to war with both Germany and Japan.
A: America did not want to enter this war. They had held strong to the idea that they would remain neutral, and not get involved. They tried making their point clear with the Neutrality Acts, but it just didn't work out. The Americans wanted to get into the war with the Japanese after Pearl Harbor. They felt that after something like that occurs, it would be stubborn not to do something about it. However, this attack did not come unprovoked. The Americans had been trading military equipment to the British, and the Axis powers did not approve. As for the Germans, the Americans felt that Hitler would continue his conquest and was seemingly drunk with power. They felt the only way that the Allied Powers could stop him was if they had an intervention.
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Blog #2
Q: You are an American and it is September 1, 1939. Word has reached America that the Nazis have just invaded Poland. Should the United States join the Allies in a fight against Hitler and the Axis powers? Give at least two pieces of factual evidence from the reading to support your stance.
A: I think that the U.S. should join the Allied Powers, and fight against Hitler and his Axis powers. Not only Hitler, but Stalin, and even Mussolini are growing in power and national pride. With Japan now in the picture, it seems that unless we do something about this, then they are only going to gain power and get to the point where they may be unstoppable. According to the textbook, all of these powers knew that they had some power and would end treaties that were in place. An example is when Japan ended the 12 year old Washington Naval Treaty (804). Not only that, it appears that these leaders, primarily Hitler are getting drunk with power, and would act on impulse, which turned out to be a problem. An example is when Hitler suddenly, and unexpectedly occupied Poland (805). Chances are he is not going to stop and that is why we need to intervene.
A: I think that the U.S. should join the Allied Powers, and fight against Hitler and his Axis powers. Not only Hitler, but Stalin, and even Mussolini are growing in power and national pride. With Japan now in the picture, it seems that unless we do something about this, then they are only going to gain power and get to the point where they may be unstoppable. According to the textbook, all of these powers knew that they had some power and would end treaties that were in place. An example is when Japan ended the 12 year old Washington Naval Treaty (804). Not only that, it appears that these leaders, primarily Hitler are getting drunk with power, and would act on impulse, which turned out to be a problem. An example is when Hitler suddenly, and unexpectedly occupied Poland (805). Chances are he is not going to stop and that is why we need to intervene.
Blog #1
Q: In expressing his desires going into the negotiations for the Treaty of Versailles, President Woodrow Wilson commented that the Allies should seek “Peace without victory” (discussed in the Chapter 30 Introduction, page 696, from last week’s homework). What do you think Wilson meant by “Peace without victory” and was this desire too idealistic?
A: When Woodrow Wilson discussed "peace without victory" I think that he was referring to the Monroe Doctrine, saying that the U.S. was going to be neutral in foreign affairs. However, I believe that while it was a good concept, it was much too idealistic. During this period of time, the Germans were gaining power and had great national pride. Therefore, while it would be a good idea for the world, with the circumstances going on around the U.S. it was too idealistic.
A: When Woodrow Wilson discussed "peace without victory" I think that he was referring to the Monroe Doctrine, saying that the U.S. was going to be neutral in foreign affairs. However, I believe that while it was a good concept, it was much too idealistic. During this period of time, the Germans were gaining power and had great national pride. Therefore, while it would be a good idea for the world, with the circumstances going on around the U.S. it was too idealistic.
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