The events leading up to the second World War describes why America joined in the first place. Japan withdrew from the League of Nations due to the criticism of their aggressions against China. In the beginning the Allies: UK/Great Britain, France, and the Soviet Union did not want to get involved with the new fascist aggressions spreading throughout Europe. America especially, Neutrality Acts were set in place to separate the U.S incase war broke out. Japan did not take kindly to the silence, they launched a bomb on the USS Panay while stationed in China. Meanwhile, Hitler was organizing raids and marches into Austria and Czechoslovakia. The Allies tried to have a meeting with the Axis powers: Germany, Italy, and Japan, to settle the conflicts.
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“US President FDR was supplying Britain with growing quantities of arms and equipment through a system of “lend-lease” (SQ 2 Source A; US Military Might) The United States was contributing in so many militaristic ways without even directly having to be involved or on the war front. Due to the actual might the American military had, Germany could not stop the levels of arms production, munitions, and supplies being sent to Britain across the Atlantic. Another military strategy was used and proved effective at the Battle of the Atlantic. “By December 1942 Britain could decode German ciphers and steer convoys away from U-Boats.” (SQ 2 SOurce A; Battle of the Atlantic) Meanwhile the US was tag teaming via the us of sonar to track submarines and take done German fleets, one by one. Less of a strategy but more of a needed action came the “bouncing bombs”. When a meeting at Casablanca was held between Churchill and Roosevelt it was decided that a series of bombs was the course of action needed. “By late July and early August of 1943 Hamburg was almost completely destroyed.” (SQ 2 Source A; German Moral, Casablanca) The last strategy involved the defeat of Japan. A term called “Island Hopping” was where America tried to take out every island one by one leading up to the mainland-Japan. “The goal was to capture and control islands strategically for possible invasion through the …show more content…
“Many civilian industries converted to war production, man power was needed for defense plants, retooling and retraining workers, many worker even enlisted in the draft.” (Station Notes; Economic Mobilization/Rationing) People were rationing their goods by limiting their purchases and saving money to help build up the economy to be in the best shape for the war. This impacted the war by ensuring that the military had enough of the resources they needed and it directed industrial output to be able to ration more. Propaganda, such as movies and posters, were spread all over town and it was used to persuade people to contribute to the war effort, making America an even bigger United front. Women made some of the greatest contributions during this time period. Another helpful asset was scientists. “Due to the fact America had the largest abundance of scientists and resources to achieve the Atomic bomb.” (SQ 3 Source D; Atomic Bomb) Scientists were even coming from other countries to help the proceeds to the war by being on the winning side, which was America’s side. Also, “Women took over many jobs for servicemen in heavy industry, some joined the military. Women were able to join the WASPS and the WAVE sections of the military” (Station Notes; Women) Women helped hold the backbone of the economy up by stepping up and taking
“US President FDR was supplying Britain with growing quantities of arms and equipment through a system of “lend-lease” (SQ 2 Source A; US Military Might) The United States was contributing in so many militaristic ways without even directly having to be involved or on the war front. Due to the actual might the American military had, Germany could not stop the levels of arms production, munitions, and supplies being sent to Britain across the Atlantic. Another military strategy was used and proved effective at the Battle of the Atlantic. “By December 1942 Britain could decode German ciphers and steer convoys away from U-Boats.” (SQ 2 SOurce A; Battle of the Atlantic) Meanwhile the US was tag teaming via the us of sonar to track submarines and take done German fleets, one by one. Less of a strategy but more of a needed action came the “bouncing bombs”. When a meeting at Casablanca was held between Churchill and Roosevelt it was decided that a series of bombs was the course of action needed. “By late July and early August of 1943 Hamburg was almost completely destroyed.” (SQ 2 Source A; German Moral, Casablanca) The last strategy involved the defeat of Japan. A term called “Island Hopping” was where America tried to take out every island one by one leading up to the mainland-Japan. “The goal was to capture and control islands strategically for possible invasion through the …show more content…
“Many civilian industries converted to war production, man power was needed for defense plants, retooling and retraining workers, many worker even enlisted in the draft.” (Station Notes; Economic Mobilization/Rationing) People were rationing their goods by limiting their purchases and saving money to help build up the economy to be in the best shape for the war. This impacted the war by ensuring that the military had enough of the resources they needed and it directed industrial output to be able to ration more. Propaganda, such as movies and posters, were spread all over town and it was used to persuade people to contribute to the war effort, making America an even bigger United front. Women made some of the greatest contributions during this time period. Another helpful asset was scientists. “Due to the fact America had the largest abundance of scientists and resources to achieve the Atomic bomb.” (SQ 3 Source D; Atomic Bomb) Scientists were even coming from other countries to help the proceeds to the war by being on the winning side, which was America’s side. Also, “Women took over many jobs for servicemen in heavy industry, some joined the military. Women were able to join the WASPS and the WAVE sections of the military” (Station Notes; Women) Women helped hold the backbone of the economy up by stepping up and taking