The German threat to the democracy, the economy and morality of the United States

Type :

Presentation

Pages :

9 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

09/30/2008

Category :

History & geography

Sub category :

Modern history

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Summary :

Introduction.
1. Japan prior to Pearl Harbor.
German threat towards the American way of life.
Germany's aggressive designs.
The claims of fascist and Nazi oppression and their affect on Americans.
The collapse of democracy in Europe.
The speech by propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels.
The ambitions of Nazi Germany.
Japan's economic disadvantage.
Conclusion.

Abstract

When the origin of the united states' entrance into World War II is reviewed Pearl Harbor is the event that justified American intervention. Once bombs were dropped in Hawaii the U.S. had no choice but to declare war on Japan. The united states' values and interests were threatened and within days germany declared war on the U.S. The world was involved in a total war, which would be a struggle for survival and the right to lead the world after the hostilities. Prior to Pearl Harbor Japan had ambitiously increased their empire in the Pacific, which was of concern to the united states government. At the same time the Japanese were suffering from a U.S. economic embargo, which severely hurt their economy. The embargo proved to be effective and ultimately led to the Pearl Harbor attack. Across the Atlantic Ocean, Hitler and Nazi germany were consolidating their power. Hitler had secured passage of an enabling act permitting him to bypass the Reichstag, moved to ban trade unions, eradicate rival political parties, and oppress the church.