When World War 2 started America was determined to stay neutral. This means that they would not engage in any activities that give any side any advantages. America did a good job of doing so until December 7, 1941 when japanese warplanes bombed pearl harbor (source 5). This tragic event in history is one of the many reasons why we joined the war. At this …show more content…
One thing Hitler wanted to do is control the whole world. If America did not join the war or defeat Germany there was a chance that Hitler may have succeeded in his goals. This relates to the claim because we may have stopped the Nazis from being the most powerful army in the world. As Hitler took over more land he would take the Jews in that land and send them to camps. If Hitler was to take over the world the whole Jewish population would be terminated. This relates to the claim because by defeating Germany we saved the lives of many other Jewish and other