The ways America prevented WW2

Jeff Li

United State History

Ms. Thomassen

May 19, 2023

Thesis statement

"Although the policy of America after WW1 was to stay neutral and prevent future

involvement in foreign wars, the Nazi German military's aggression led to vigorous attacks.

FDR believed that the best way to keep American troops out of World War II was to support

the economy, munitions, and equipment. However, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

eventually forced the United States to enter WW2." (history.com)

II. Introduction:

Hook or attention-getter:

Although America claims to stay neutral, they are still involved with war in some ways.

Context or basis for analysis :

After World War I, the United States wanted to stay out of foreign wars and protect its

citizens. However, as Nazi Germany became more aggressive, President Roosevelt realized

the importance of supporting the economy and preparing for war. The attack on Pearl Harbor

by Japan eventually led the U.S. to fully engage in World War II.

Thesis statement: Although the policy of America after WW1 was to stay neutral and prevent

future involvement in foreign wars, the Nazi German military's aggression and the Japanese

attack on Pearl Harbor forced the U.S. to enter World War II in order to protect its citizens

and support the war effort.

II. Body Paragraphs:

for each paragraph:

● I. U.S. Policy of Isolationism

○ Topic sentence:The United States adopted a policy of isolationism in the

1930s, aiming to avoid involvement in European conflicts and focus on its

own interests in Latin America and Asia.

○ Link to thesis: policy of isolationism

○ Summarize main idea：：

■ The United States adopted a policy of isolationism in the 1930s,

aiming to avoid involvement in European conflicts.

 ● II. Economic Support for Allies

○ Topic sentence: The U.S. provided economic support to allies, providing their

resources and aiding in the fight against the Axis powers.

○ Link to thesis: provided economic support to allies

○ Summarize main idea:

■ that the U.S. provided economic support to its allies, such as the

United Kingdom, through programs like the Lend-Lease Act.

● III. U.S. Entry into the War

○ Topic sentence: The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor forced the United States

to enter World War II, accelerating the shift from a policy of neutrality to

involve the global WW2

○ Link to thesis: United States to enter World War II

○ Summarize main idea:

■ The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor forced the United States to enter

World War II, accelerating the shift from a policy of neutrality to

active involvement in the global conflict.

Link to thesis: Three of them show the involvement of America in the war.

IV. Conclusion:
Restate thesis: Thesis Restatement: The U.S. policy of isolationism after World War I aimed

to prevent future involvement in foreign wars, but the aggressive actions of Nazi Germany

eventually led to a shift in strategy. President Roosevelt believed that supporting the

economy, munitions, and equipment was the best way to keep American troops out of World

War II, until the attack on Pearl Harbor forced the U.S. to fully engage in the war.

Summarize main ideas:

Main Ideas Summary:

The U.S. has a policy of isolationism to avoid foreign conflicts and focus on domestic

interests.

The U.S. provided economic support to its allies, such as the United Kingdom, through

programs like the Lend-Lease Act.

The attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan compelled the United States to abandon its policy of

neutrality and actively participate in World War II.

Strong finish:

The events of U.S. entry into World War II highlight the most important part of foreign

policy decisions and the impact of external threats. The shift from isolationism can change

when the weakness of British side.