ica became fascinated with the war but preferred to remain neutral. The Americans kept their distance and they were uninvolved with the war up until Germany became more belligerent. Even when America had to enter the war, their goals remained positive. They knew America's rights were more precious than peace. (p. 3-5, Over There).Comment - I think the Americans were very wise to remain neutral during the onset of the war. I believe it showed during that era that America had much respect for their people.c.W.W.II. - "It was the age of wisdom"During Roosevelt's first cabinet meeting in 1933, he warned the Americans that they may be forced into war with Japan. Three months later $300 million was allocated to building new warships. When the Pacific war broke out in 1941, the United States was well prepared for the war at sea. Roosevelt was elected President for 4 successive terms. (p. 134-135 The World at Arms.)Comment - This was very wise for President Roosevelt to warn the Americans in advance to prepare for war because they would probably be involved. Roosevelt immediately put money into a fund to build warships, and as a result, America was ready for the attack at sea.After the Pearl Harbor attack, America accelerated their research in creating the first atomic bomb. A crash program was funded costing 2 million dollars. Dr. Robert Oppenheimer, a brilliant physicist, was put in charge of the project. The project was co-named The Manhattan Project. After years of work, the first A-bomb was created at Los Alamos, New Mexico. (p. 177-182 World War II for Beginners).Comment - I think creating the atomic bomb during this time period was a wise thing because it was America's only resource at the time to end the war. Even though the atomic bomb only guarantees mass destruction, it has kept America and other countries from warfare. d.W.W.I. - "It was the age of foolishment"America did not envision the enormous impact the war would ...
