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The attempt of the United States to keep economical (trade) connections and prevent future wars.
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INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT: Instead of selling war supplies, the United States allowed nations in need which were "vital to the defense of the United States" to be lended/leased such supplies. (https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/lend-lease-act-1)
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WAR WITH JAPAN: Military bombing by Japanese aircraft on Pearl Harbor, Honolulu U.S. naval base. Initiates American involvement in WWII.
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SELECT MILITARY INTERVENTION: First collaboration with Britain and the United States; invasion of northwest Africa
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MOBILIZATION: Franklin D. Roosevelt authorizes "removal and incarceration of “any and all persons” from areas of the country deemed vulnerable to attack or sabotage"
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U.S. fully in war; measures taken to defeat Nazis.
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U.S. first creation of nuclear weapons
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MOBILIZATION - PROPAGANDA: Source of U.S. propaganda; "boost[ed] wartime production at home and undermine enemy morale in Europe, Asia, and Africa"
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U.S. attempt to isolate Japan; moved from island to island while pushing through New Guinea and the Solomon Islands
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Normandy landing operations in northern France; "assured victory over the Nazis"
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AMERICAN MOTIVATION: Attempt to end war/suffering for all; fought for democracy + prevention of spread of fascism
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U.S. entering war; making preparations to avoid defeat.
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OPPORTUNITIES/ECONOMY: Income tax created; war bonds sold; taxes in 1945 increased almost tenfold
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GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS: Oversaw war production during WWII.
