By the late 1930s, the US was still dealing with the Great Depression, and conflict was intensifying
Question:
By the late 1930s, the US was still dealing with the Great Depression, and conflict was intensifying between powers in Europe and between Japan and its neighbors in Asia. At first, isolationist sentiments prevailed, but eventually the US entered the conflict. Besides developments of the overseas conflict, the next few years of a “war economy” had an enormous impact on the nature of work and the workforce that left a lasting legacy.
Focusing on American opinions and events of the late 1930s and early 1940s, discuss isolationist views and why those changed. Identify two isolationist arguments for staying out of World War II. Describe the events that led us into war despite the isolationist views. What lessons can be drawn from this experience for our modern day concerns about war and when to engage in it. Identify the source(s) where you read about the New Deal responses.
Expert Answer:
The tradition of noninvolvement with European countries affairs came to find a new name isolationism ... View the full answer
