Respond to the question with an introduction, a thesis statement, and a conclusion (around 4 paragraphs.) The United States entered both world wars of the 20th century (WWI and WWII) citing the defense of liberty and democracy abroad as a justification and reason for its participation. This took many forms whether Wilson’s “Fourteen Points” or Roosevelt’s “Atlantic Charter” or America’s stated neutrality before each conflict, etc. Regardless, America “reluctantly” entered these wars and, in American terms, only did so to safeguard democracy and liberty throughout the world. How accurate was this justification? Include at least one way the United States proved a defender of liberty and democracy, and at least one way that it failed to defend these principles. Also, be sure to include at least one example from World War I and at least one example from World War II.

Respond to the question with an introduction, a thesis statement, and a conclusion (around 4 paragraphs.) The United States entered both world wars of the 20th century (WWI and WWII) citing the defense of liberty and democracy abroad as a justification and reason for its participation. This took many forms whether Wilson’s “Fourteen Points” or Roosevelt’s “Atlantic Charter” or America’s stated neutrality before each conflict, etc. Regardless, America “reluctantly” entered these wars and, in American terms, only did so to safeguard democracy and liberty throughout the world. How accurate was this justification? Include at least one way the United States proved a defender of liberty and democracy, and at least one way that it failed to defend these principles. Also, be sure to include at least one example from World War I and at least one example from World War II.