Part one of term paper
? FDR is in many ways to blame for the bombing at Pearl Harbor. President Roosevelt had the resources and knowledge to prevent, or at least prepare for, the tragic occurrence at Pearl Harbor, however chose not to avoid the situation and submissively brought on the conflict. It was no secret that FDR wanted in on the war. Japan was a threat ...

Part two of term paper
... America and FDR knew that the country would be in trouble if they attained a mildly threatening amount of power, however, the USA persisted.. Along with the economic threat that Japan posed to America, they were also attacking the US without there being an official declaration of war. Despite the fact that the United States was "neutral" at this point, Japan proceeded to sink the Panay in 1937. This was a violation of previous agreements, treaties, and was an intentional act of war. More ...