We should instead focus on our internal problems” (Source A). While many people may agree with this statement, getting involved in the war would have helped solve our problems. Furthermore, Charles Lindbergh, who agreed with the isolationists, believed that “…the one time we took part in a European war left Europe's problems unresolved and debts to America unpaid” (Source B). His belief is nothing more than a reason to get involved in the war. Considering that we have unresolved European problems, we should return to the country and solve them. Solving the problems would help our country prosper and we would have less to worry about. Likewise, if we were involved in the war before Peal Harbor, we would be producing war equipment and supplies. These supplies would not only be used by our country, but could also be sold to other countries. The sale would help reduce our debts thanks to the profits from war equipment. Staying out of World War II would do us as much harm as going to war. Another belief of many isolationists is that neutrality is the way to keep the United States safe (Source A). Unfortunately, remaining neutral would have angered those involved in the war because we had not chosen a specific position. It doesn't matter if we are neutral or not, our possibility of attack is always the same. The only one
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