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The US stayed out of WW1 until 1917 because until then it had no reason to come in. Prior to 1917 the only American casualties had been those who travelled on the ships of the Allies - a voluntary choice on their part, which did not justify their country going to war if they got hurt. The situation changed after 31 January 1917, with the German announcemtn of "unrestricted" u-boat warfare, directed against neutral (including American) ships as well as Allied ones. This led to the severance of diplomatic relations between Germnay and the US, and eventually, after several US merchantmen had been sunk with loss of life, to the declaration of war on April 6. Another factor was the "Zimmermann" note sent to Mexico by the German Foreign office. This, in anticipation of US entry into the war, proposed an alliance, with Germany helping Mexico to regain Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. The telegram was intercepted and decoded by British intelligence, and its publication on March 1 was a near death blow to American neutrality.
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What was the US policy during World War 1 until it declared war in April of 1917?
The U.S. wanted to stay neutral and let this be Europe's war.
Was it in the national interest of the US to stay neutral or declare war in 1917?
Initially, the US was to remain neutral in World War I but in 1917 Germany attempted to form and alliance with Mexico. Also, Germany began sinking US ships. These events led the US to declare war on April 6, 1917.
How long did Nigeria stay under British rule?
Nigeria was under British rule from 1914 until 1960
Why did wilson enter world war 1?
President Wilson tried for the first few years of the war to keep out of the war and stay "neutral". In 1917 however Germany began to attack any commercial ship headed towards Britain. This included US ships so Congress declared war on December 5th, 1917.
The US found it very difficult to maintain its neutrality from 1914 to 1917 as war raged in Europe List and briefly explain three of the factors that contributed to this difficulty?
The U.S. had a difficult time staying neutral because they were instigated by Great Britain to join their alliance and help fight the war. It was hard to deal with the European's propaganda and the idea of "evil Germany" that caused U.S. to stay neutral.
Was it right for US to stay neutral in World War 1?
They didn't. They entered late, In 1917
Why did President Wilson's decision to stay out of World War I please many Americans?
When World War One broke out in Europe in 1914, there was little support among the US public to become engaged in this faraway war. Later in 1917 when Germany resumed submarine warfare against all shipping, US President and the Senate declared war against the Central Powers in Europe.
When was Stay Down Here Where You Belong created?
Stay Down Here Where You Belong was created in 1914.
What was the US policy during World War 1 until it declared war in April of 1917?
The U.S. wanted to stay neutral and let this be Europe's war.
Was it in the national interest of the US to stay neutral or declare war in 1917?
Initially, the US was to remain neutral in World War I but in 1917 Germany attempted to form and alliance with Mexico. Also, Germany began sinking US ships. These events led the US to declare war on April 6, 1917.
At the outbreak of World War 1 in 1914 most Americans believed that?
their country should stay out of the war
How long did the US stay neutral during World War 1?
U.S. stayed neutral for most of the war they only fought for one year and ended the war
Who fought at the World War I?
World War 2 is confusing enough, but you really need a program to keep up with which countries fought in World War 1. Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey were the Central Powers. Some of the Allied Powers were Great Britain, France, Russia, Portugal, the US, Belgium, Italy, and Japan. Not every country was in the war from the beginning in 1914, and not every country was able to stay in the war until the end in 1918. For instance, the US did not enter the war until 1917, the same year that Russia was knocked out of the war.
How long did Nigeria stay under British rule?
Nigeria was under British rule from 1914 until 1960
Why did Woodrow Wilson break off diplomatic relations with Germany in January 1917?
i guess because he wanted things to stay neutral.
Why did wilson enter world war 1?
President Wilson tried for the first few years of the war to keep out of the war and stay "neutral". In 1917 however Germany began to attack any commercial ship headed towards Britain. This included US ships so Congress declared war on December 5th, 1917.
Why did president Woodrow Wilson break off diplomatic relations with Germany in January 1917?
i guess because he wanted things to stay neutral.
