In reality, American strength came from protection of two oceans, peaceful neighboring countries, and a rich amount of natural resources. Oil, timber, gas, sun,

In reality, American strength came from protection of two oceans, peaceful neighboring countries, and a rich amount of natural resources. Oil, timber, gas, sun, wind. America has plenty. There was also the massive boom that WW2 gave the American economy. While other countries were rebuilding their infrastructure, America was able to capture markets with the revved up manufacturing that was built during the war.