World War II

Describe the event that caused the United States to go to war in 1941.  Be sure to address the following questions:

1. Japan sent a communication to the United States informing them of the Japanese attack 30 minutes before the actual attack. What do you think would have happened if President Roosevelt had received that Japanese communication?
2. Do you think the war would have lasted as long as it did? Why or why not?
3. Imagine what would have happened had the Japanese met strong resistance and not destroyed the U.S. Navy. What effect would this have had on the war with Japan and with Germany?

Response Guidelines

Your initial response should be a least 150–250 words in length.  Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors.