It doesn't really differ because it is the same thing that happened all over again. America was attacked. American ships were attacked in World War I and II, but America did seem a little more impulsive this time because on p.847, most of the Americans or some of them were shouting out "Get Hirohito first". This was the second time they were attacked but this time it was more brutal than the first World War. on the same page they mention a get-Hitler- first strategy. There was getting rid the dictators first. The dictators are the reason why America got in the war in the first place.
I think that there was a difference within the American people as a whole during world war II because when the people began to realize that dictators were taking over and groups of people were getting targeted and threatened. Domestically people began to change their moral views and what they believed in within the united states. On page 848 Bailey rights on the the right side under the shock of war, "In contrast to WWI, when the patriotism of millions of immigrants was hotly questioned, WWII actually speeded the assimilation of many ethnic groups into American Society". The fact that bailey uses the term "assimilation" instead of conforming takes this sentence to a different level. Assimilation is when people of different nationalities begin to consider themselves a part of the majority and change themselves more than just wearing a certain brand of clothing to fit in. The different reasons as to why many immigrants felt the need to assimilate into mainstream america determines the differences in the domestic effects of the two different wars and how much WWII impacted the people of America.
In World War II, America's main focus was taking down Germany and Hitler. "The get Hitler-first strategy was the solid foundation on which all American military strategy was built. But it encountered much ignorant criticism from two-fisted Americans who thirsted for revenge against Japan" (847) World War II was more complex because more people had fought in it. America supported its allies with food and weapon supply, which made them become a "superpower". World War I wanted to take down the dictators like Tina said, and America just joined to re-gain the economic troubles from the Great Depression. In World War I, America wanted to stay out of the fighting zone. When America found about the Zimmermann note, they joined right in and helped the allied powers.
I think the domestic response to World War II only differed from World War because the people were more engaged and enraged with anger after being attacked twice that they were willing and highly devoted to entering the war and taking down there enemies. Also stated in Caitlyn's statement on page 847 in the spirit it states "The get Hitler-first strategy was the solid foundation on which all American military strategy was built. But it encountered much ignorant criticism from two-fisted Americans who thirsted for revenge against Japan" in response to this quote it shows that the Americans were more engaged in fighting the war to get revenge on the foreign countries such as Japan and Germany. Americans wanted to take down the dictators of their enemy countries such as Adollf Hitler (Germany) and Hirohito (Japan) and seek revenge.
I agree with Erica, the mindset of Americans had totally shifted and their morals were completely different. The country was divided over the entry into the World War I. There were groups of pacifist and groups of anti-militarist, and sympathy for the people America was fighting. During WWII people became united, donating manpower and materials to the war effort. Americans were much more patriotic and as erika previously stated in bailey on pg. 848 "In contrast to WWI, when the patriotism of millions of immigrants was hotly questioned, WWII actually speeded the assimilation of many ethnic groups into American Society". The American identity was unfolding and instead of having different groups they came together as a whole.
I agree with Erika, I believe that the attitude of Americans was completely different in WWI compared to WWII.The reaction in WWII was greater because not only was Americans killed ,but the foundation on which America was based on was under attack as well. Dictators were taking over and this meant that there was no room for democracy to expand. So many Americans felt as though their way of life was at risk, that is probably why they joined together to stop dictators from taking over. As stated by Erika, on page 848 Bailey writes on the shock of war, "In contrast to WWI, when the patriotism of millions of immigrants was hotly questioned, WWII actually speeded the assimilation of many ethnic groups into American Society". This war was not only fought to stop the advancement of dictatorship, but also to save the American way of life (democracy) and bring different ethnic groups together to fight for what is right.
Out of the responses given so far, I must say I agree with Jade because the United States entered both World Wars I & II due to foreign attacks on innocent American citizens. The only difference is that they took a more aggressive approach this time. They had a specific plan call "Get Hitler First". (p.847) it was the solid foundation on which all American military strategy was built.. Americans who thirsted for revenges against Japan. This statement that Bailey made shows how much American truly desired to defeat Japan. (p. 848) America's task was far more complex and backbreaking than during World War I. The strategy behind this war was more focused on the well-being of America as a whole and it's needs before its wants.
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It doesn't really differ because it is the same thing that happened all over again. America was attacked. American ships were attacked in World War I and II, but America did seem a little more impulsive this time because on p.847, most of the Americans or some of them were shouting out "Get Hirohito first". This was the second time they were attacked but this time it was more brutal than the first World War. on the same page they mention a get-Hitler- first strategy. There was getting rid the dictators first. The dictators are the reason why America got in the war in the first place.
I made a mistake again. The second to last sentence should say, they were trying to get rid of the dictators first. That's what I think.
I think that there was a difference within the American people as a whole during world war II because when the people began to realize that dictators were taking over and groups of people were getting targeted and threatened. Domestically people began to change their moral views and what they believed in within the united states. On page 848 Bailey rights on the the right side under the shock of war, "In contrast to WWI, when the patriotism of millions of immigrants was hotly questioned, WWII actually speeded the assimilation of many ethnic groups into American Society". The fact that bailey uses the term "assimilation" instead of conforming takes this sentence to a different level. Assimilation is when people of different nationalities begin to consider themselves a part of the majority and change themselves more than just wearing a certain brand of clothing to fit in. The different reasons as to why many immigrants felt the need to assimilate into mainstream america determines the differences in the domestic effects of the two different wars and how much WWII impacted the people of America.
In World War II, America's main focus was taking down Germany and Hitler. "The get Hitler-first strategy was the solid foundation on which all American military strategy was built. But it encountered much ignorant criticism from two-fisted Americans who thirsted for revenge against Japan" (847) World War II was more complex because more people had fought in it. America supported its allies with food and weapon supply, which made them become a "superpower". World War I wanted to take down the dictators like Tina said, and America just joined to re-gain the economic troubles from the Great Depression. In World War I, America wanted to stay out of the fighting zone. When America found about the Zimmermann note, they joined right in and helped the allied powers.
I think the domestic response to World War II only differed from World War because the people were more engaged and enraged with anger after being attacked twice that they were willing and highly devoted to entering the war and taking down there enemies. Also stated in Caitlyn's statement on page 847 in the spirit it states "The get Hitler-first strategy was the solid foundation on which all American military strategy was built. But it encountered much ignorant criticism from two-fisted Americans who thirsted for revenge against Japan" in response to this quote it shows that the Americans were more engaged in fighting the war to get revenge on the foreign countries such as Japan and Germany. Americans wanted to take down the dictators of their enemy countries such as Adollf Hitler (Germany) and Hirohito (Japan) and seek revenge.
I agree with Erica, the mindset of Americans had totally shifted and their morals were completely different. The country was divided over the entry into the World War I. There were groups of pacifist and groups of anti-militarist, and sympathy for the people America was fighting. During WWII people became united, donating manpower and materials to the war effort. Americans were much more patriotic and as erika previously stated in bailey on pg. 848 "In contrast to WWI, when the patriotism of millions of immigrants was hotly questioned, WWII actually speeded the assimilation of many ethnic groups into American Society". The American identity was unfolding and instead of having different groups they came together as a whole.
I agree with Erika, I believe that the attitude of Americans was completely different in WWI compared to WWII.The reaction in WWII was greater because not only was Americans killed ,but the foundation on which America was based on was under attack as well. Dictators were taking over and this meant that there was no room for democracy to expand. So many Americans felt as though their way of life was at risk, that is probably why they joined together to stop dictators from taking over. As stated by Erika, on page 848 Bailey writes on the shock of war, "In contrast to WWI, when the patriotism of millions of immigrants was hotly questioned, WWII actually speeded the assimilation of many ethnic groups into American Society". This war was not only fought to stop the advancement of dictatorship, but also to save the American way of life (democracy) and bring different ethnic groups together to fight for what is right.
Out of the responses given so far, I must say I agree with Jade because the United States entered both World Wars I & II due to foreign attacks on innocent American citizens. The only difference is that they took a more aggressive approach this time. They had a specific plan call "Get Hitler First". (p.847) it was the solid foundation on which all American military strategy was built.. Americans who thirsted for revenges against Japan. This statement that Bailey made shows how much American truly desired to defeat Japan. (p. 848) America's task was far more complex and backbreaking than during World War I. The strategy behind this war was more focused on the well-being of America as a whole and it's needs before its wants.
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