1. Was it right for the United States to refuse to declare war when France and Britain declared war? At that point, was the war any less America's responsibility than it was Britain's or France's? Support your opinions.
Think About:
• the military preparedness of each country
• the moral obligation to the people harmed by the Axis powers
the geographic location of each country

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