us history: american entry into wwi and wwii?

Question

How did the process of American entry into World War II compare with the way the country got into World War I? And how were the Neutrality Acts aimed at the conditions of WWI, and why did they prove ineffective in the conditions of the WWII?

Answer 1

I am not going to answer that question for you because that seems like a homework question - but as I normally do I will give you websites so that you can read find out the answers for yourself (I am sure that is what your teacher would want you to do - answer this question yourself - plus you wont learn the answer well if I just tell you it).

For WWI go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_war_one#Causes

For WWII go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_Two#Causes

Neutrality Acts http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutrality_Acts

Good Luck!!!

Answer 2

World War I

WEB LINKS

PRIMARY SOURCE DOCUMENTS.

Fantastic Resources.

http://www.historyteacher.net/APEuroCourse/WebLinks/WebLinks-WorldWar1.htm

World War I

http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWWusaG.htm

Although the USA had strong ties with Britain, Wilson was concerned about the large number of people in the country who had been born in Germany and Austria. Other influential political leaders argued strongly in favour of the USA maintaining its isolationist policy. This included the pacifist pressure group, the American Union Against Militarism.

http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWW.htm

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/modsbook38.html

Read and listen to stories of the War from the people who lived it. Explore diaries, letters, scrapbooks, newspaper cuttings, photos and keepsakes.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/worldwarone/

WEB LINKS

PRIMARY SOURCE DOCUMENTS.

Fantastic Resources.

http://www.historyteacher.net/APEuroCourse/WebLinks/WebLinks-WorldWar2.htm

World War II

World War II Timeline

http://ehistory.osu.edu/wwii/timeline.cfm

This World War II 42eXplore project encompasses numerous websites.

http://www.42explore2.com/worldwar2.htm

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/WORLD%20WAR%20TWO.htm

WORLD WAR II LINKS

http://gi.grolier.com/wwii/ww2link.html

The events leading to World War II, its military operations, diplomacy, statistical data, and results, are discussed under the following headings:

http://gi.grolier.com/wwii/wwii_i.html

Good luck.

Kevin, Liverpool, England.

Answer 3

Both were the result of an unprovoked attack where civilians were killed. As for the rest, don't know.