American Entry into the World War II

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American Entry into the World War II

Terms and People Hideki Tojo − Japanese general and prime minister during World War II who staged an attack on Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor − American military base attacked by the Japanese on December 7, 1941 Women’s Army Corps (WAC) − U.S. Army auxillary corp established during World War II so that women could serve in noncombat roles. Douglas MacArthur − general who served as commander of United States Army forces in Asia

Terms and People (continued) Bataan Death March − grueling march in which Japanese troops forced sick and malnourished prisoners of war to walk and take trains almost 90 miles to prison camps during World War II Battle of Coral Sea − World War II battle that took place between Japanese and American aircraft carriers; turning point of the war because it stopped the forward momentum of Japan.

How did the United States react to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? In early December 1941, the United States had engaged in warlike activity, but had not yet committed itself to join in World War II. A surprise attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, ended the debate between isolationists and interventionists. The United States was going to war.

Tensions between the United States and Japan mounted as Japan continued its march into new lands, gaining territory and valuable natural resources. Roosevelt condemned Japanese aggression. He worked to slow Japan’s expansion with an embargo on supplies like oil, iron ore, fuel, steel & rubber Angered by American interference, Prime Minister Hideki Tojo decided it was time to eliminate the U.S. presence in the Pacific. Japan wanted to destroy any ships and planes that threatened their expansion efforts. Tank photo pg. 780 Woman crying photo p g. 781

On December 7, 1941, Japanese forces attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attackers struck with devastating power, taking the Americans by surprise. USS West Virginia and USS Tennessee

Damage at Pearl Harbor The United States suffered terrible losses, but key parts of the fleet survived, like the aircraft carriers

Japan’s allies, Germany and Italy, then declared war on the United States. After the attack, the United States declared war on Japan.

A wave of patriotism swept the United States following the attack ending the political divisions between isolationists and interventionists. Americans joined the military, the Red Cross, and other organizations. – size of navy doubled from 1941 -1942 Women responded by joining the Women’s Army Corps (WAC), Army Nurse Corps, and other military auxiliaries. Americans took new jobs making weapons and supplies that supported the war effort. 9

The peacetime economy soon shifted to a wartime economy and the economic situation was improving. The government turned peacetime industries into war industries. Companies that once produced consumer goods mobilized to build ships, planes, and tanks.

The money that was poured into defense spending finally ended the Great Depression. American workers could once again find jobs.

In 1944, American production levels were double those of all the Axis nations combined. This “production miracle” gave the Allies a crucial advantage.

In the early years of the war, the outlook for the Allies was grim. Japan’s Advantages Dominance of the Pacific Technologically advanced weapons Highly motivated and well-trained military 13

Japanese armies quickly took Guam, Wake Island, and Hong Kong. Then they moved into the Philippines, forcing American General Douglas MacArthur to retreat. The remaining troops were surrounded, trapped. After a terrible siege, thousands died when they were forced to walk to prison camps during the Bataan Death March – 7000 died

Japanese Aggression, December 1941–June 1942 15

With hope for a quick victory fading, Americans finally got some good news. 1. Colonel James Doolittle’s surprise raid on Tokyo 2. The American victory at the Battle of Coral Sea Coral Sea was a battle of aircraft carriers. From that day on, the Pacific theater of battle would be won or lost on the strength of aircraft carriers and planes.

The momentum had shifted toward the Americans. A long fight lay ahead, but the darkest days of 1942 seemed to be over.