/u/alik7's posts in /r/AskHistorians
How did the American public react/reconcile from going largely from isolationism under Wilson in 1916 to becoming virtually the opposite after WWII? Did American citizens/politicians voice any major concerns? How was a 180 on the policy accepted/justified in a relatively short period of time?
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Why did the Soviet Union seemily get away with invading Poland with Hitler? Especially so since Britan and France drew the line at Poland?
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How did the allies react to the creation of Vichy France? Did they view them as a threat? What was the allies plan on defeating Vichy France? Did they view them as normal Axis soldiers or was their a different approach upon engagement?
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What level of manpower and resources was the USSR willing to commit to fight Japan with the US? Was there any expectation the USSR would have a backseat in the invasion due to astronomical losses vs Germany?
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How did Roosevelt hope/plan to convince the American public to send troops into WWII if pearl harbor didnt happen?
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Why aren't native Mexicans who've been living in the US across the Southwest for generations not referred to as Natives/Native Americans?
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