Most of America's wars have been about economics or power but they often put up a front or other excuses. Not about expelling evil from the world. That's the front they like to use.
American Revolution: American colonies are getting to harshly taxed by England so they revolt and make their own country. They claim its for religious freedom and all men are equal. Most American revolutionairies were slave owners.
Civil War: If the south recieded textile industry in the north would fail because the south would control all the cotton. 3 or 4 years after the war is started the North claims they are freeing the slaves and that is the cause of war.
World War II: America refuised to send troops to aid the allies. America cuts off trade with Japan. Japan feels they have 3 years they can survive without trading with America and decide war is the only answer. After bombing Pearl Harbor America decides its ok to enter WWII.
Vietnam: America is afraid if Vietnam falls to Connunism that it will create a Domino effect and more countries would become Communist. America would no longer be the world power if most countries fell to connunism.
Iraq: Irag has Weapons Mass Destruction or alot of oil. America still hasn't found the first one.
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