Comparing World War I And World War II

Chapter 25 discusses the United States and the Second World War from 1939-1945. The United States wanted to stay out of international affairs but the newly elected Roosevelt advocated for an active role in it. Though he wanted a role in this, his priority was to attack the domestic causes of the depression which appealed to many poor Americans who were suffering from the Great Depression and had just lost everything. During this time, fascist governments threatened military aggression and the rise of Hitler created a controversial and war-like atmosphere. Hitler had a goal to avenge the defeat of WW1 which lead to the accusations of Jews, and the eventual full-blown Holocaust. Neutrality acts were put into place during this time to prohibit the exchange of arms to nations during the war.

World War I began in 1914 and was a shock to the U.S but the United States chose to stay neutral up until 1917. President Wilson wanted to stay out of European conflict. The war was helping U.S. industries in 1915 because of the demand of ammunition United States Western Allies had. For two and a half years he made no preparations for the war and kept the military small. The U.S. came up with a policy of non-interventionism that tried to negotiate peace and elude conflict. Being neutral was supported among the German Americans, Irish Americans, and

World War II (1939-1945) was “fought predominantly in Europe and across the Pacific and eastern Asia, and pitted the Axis powers of Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Japan against the Allied nations of Great Britain, France, China, the United States, and Soviet Union” (militaryhistory.com). However, before United States entry in 1941, there was much debated controversy over United States involvement in World War II. The U.S. had suffered over 100,000 deaths from combatants and casualties during World War I (1914-1918), the economy was negatively affected due to the financial contributions made toward the warfront, and the aftermath of WWI can be defined by the economic crisis of the Great Depression (1929-1939). Many citizens feared a repeating cycle during the Second World War. Charles Lindbergh and President Franklin D. Roosevelt held opposing views on entry into WWII, but I agree with the ideals of Lindbergh because I feel that the obligations to the citizens of the United States are of greater importance.

The United States had to go through some events, before entering the world war with Germany. The United States had entered the war because Germany attacked american ships, the Zimmerman note was sent to the Americans threatening the U.S. president. There was also an unrestricted submarine warfare, the selling of weapons, lending money to allies, and wanting to make the world safe for democracy. World War 1 passed through many events in order to start the war.

U.S involvement in ww2 was similar yet different that in ww1. America’s entrance into ww1 was not justified and America’s entrance into ww2 was. Different military tactics and weapons were used during the wars as well. However we entered both wars after they began, took the side of the allies and played a key role.

It is interesting how the U.S. decided to fight world war for the second time despite many oppositions. As mentioned above, the U.S. collusion in the World War I brought mixed reactions among the citizens about the wars in general. On the other hand, the country was

World War I and World War II was the result of years of strife between nations and catalyzed much of the change during the 20th century. The United States was not immune to any of these changes, particularly those that affected the nation during wartime. Despite the notion of the entire nation gathering under one banner to defeat the Germans in both wars the country was not united; people were interned for the potential threat they may cause in the future and other citizens were not even treated as citizens. World War I and World War II did not unite the nation rather during wartime it caused more divisions among citizens.

World War II-- also known as The Holocaust / The Genocide -- was the world 's second 'Great War '. World War II was much more larger in scale and more longer in duration. World War I had only lasted for four years, while World War II had lasted for six years. I find it quite interesting that contrary to popular belief; the United States did not enter World War II until 2 years after the genesis of the conflict. It was only in 1941, when the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor that the United States had entered the war. World War II started in 1939 due to Germany performing an unprovoked attack on Poland. Surprisingly, only a few months later after Germany invaded Poland; the whole European continent was at war. In 1939, the United States was not ready to go to war. In the early 20th century, the United States Army only ranked 39th in the world. Many Americans believed that the United States could not handle another global conflict right after the Great Depression. Although the United States was not 'officially ' part of the war at that time, that did not stop the United States from becoming 'unofficially ' involved.

The World War 1 was the first war in the involved at one time. The United States did not join into the World War 1 until 1917; they were afraid of weakening the economy balance; also wanted to save money by not entering the war. United States entered the war by; Germany attacked some parts of the United States territory. President Wilson took action and declared war on Germany. Then, Germany's military retreated and on October 4, 1918, the German government appealed to President Wilson for an armistice. United States involvement in the war in Europe led to economic challenges and opportunities for Americans.

Both World Wars had many differences and strategies but only one was the most strategic. The two world wars were bloody, long, and nationally exhausting. Their strategies impacted how our world fights today. World War 1 started in 1914 and ended in 1918. One of the main reasons it started was because an archduke was assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia.

World War I was different from World War II in many ways including United States intervention, military strategies, and broader ramifications for American society. President Wilson won reelection in 1916 because he kept the United States out of the mess in Europe, but also by being prepared for war if necessary. Less than 6 months into his second term, Wilson asked congress for a declaration of war (Wolters, 16 February 2016). The United States entered late into the war, in 1917. ‘President Wilson declared that “the world must be safe for democracy. With civilization itself seeming to be in the balance…fight for the things we have always carried nearest our hearts”’ (Inventing American, p. 562). The reason that President Wilson gave the public and congress for needing to go to war is that the United States has to responsibility to make sure that the world is safe for democracy.

The World Wars were in some ways similar but also, different. The World Wars had similarities in the way the wars were caused, how the wars ended, in regards to who lost, and propaganda. The casualties, the cost, and the military tactics however, were some of their differences.

America has always had a variety of reasons to choose from in explaining their decisions to go to war. The three wars that Americans fought between the end of the 19th century and the mid point of the 20th century involved reasoning as varied as economic benefits or international tranquility.

World War II was an exceptional war for the United States. The United States emerged from the war as a world superpower and protector of all other nations. There were many reasons why the United States entered World War II, however President Franklin Roosevelt was in some way directly connected to every reason. Roosevelt wanted to enter World War II as soon as it started for political and economic needs. However, the American people did not want to enter in another war, such as World War I, that costs so many lives and money. Therefore, Roosevelt schemed a plan to enter the United States into World War II that would change the minds of the American people,

World War one started in 1914 and ended in 1918, and World War two started in 1939 and ended in 1945. In both wars, Germany and its allies had major parts in the beginning of the conflicts. World war one was fought between the Triple Entente & Italy versus Germany and Austria-Hungary & the Ottoman Empire. The results for both wars were almost the same. In World War one, no army lost; however, Germany politically lost everything, or most, of what she had. While in World war two, Germany surrendered after Hitler’s suicide. World War one took place in Europe, Middle East, and China, while world War two Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Both World Wars were fought in different ways. World War One was fought in a defensive manner from the