Reasons For American Involvement In Ww2

America chose to be neutral when World War I and World War II began in Europe. With America’s positon on neutrality, each war presented their own dilemmas in addition to many similarities. America’s resolve to reframe from entering war, respectfully eroded into America’s decision to enter each war. The wars that were fought primarily overseas had a direct impact on the potential freedom of America and each war proved that they could not isolate themselves from foreign agenda. European competition created a power struggle of nations in Europe, resulting in the beginning of World War I in Europe in 1914. Two alliance systems were in opposition, the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy and the Triple Entente of Britain, France, and Russia. America chose to remain neutral, citizens and president Woodrow Wilson did not want to enter into the War. American citizens …show more content…
World I and World II both had great citizen support for neutrality. Citizens in both wars were more inclined to support agendas from their original countries, either preventing or encouraging America’s entrance into war. . In the period following World War I, many citizens did not believe that America’s entrance into the war was necessary, therefore minimizing the necessity of America to join World War II. Presidents Wilson and Roosevelt both wished for America to remain neutral, yet each prepared for war despite neutrality. Each war found America to be in support of their allies despite a declaration of neutrality. The biggest difference in the process of America entering World War I and World War II was the economic and political situations prior to the war. America prior to World War I was experiencing a time of prosperity and imperialism, while prior to World War II America favored isolationism and experienced a great