While that argument could almost certainly be made, I think it fails to acknowledge the much larger picture of the world at the time. The US, although not interested in getting itself involved in European affairs, did have world-empire ambitions as evidenced by the Spanish-American War, the opening of China and Japan, and the annexation of the Philippines. Also, there was growing resentment towards Germany for her unrestricted submarine warfare that had already killed numerous Americans on board foreign vessels or transporting goods to warring states. Furthermore, the American people were and still are very interested in the idea of spreading democracy to which Prussian militarism was a major hinderance in Europe. So in answer to your question, yes certainly shipping lanes and protecting trade came into the picture, but they were not the only reasons.
In the shipping lanes, similar to todays roads and highways. (A sea version of highways and roads).
The United States Navy was primarily responsible for preventing American ships from being sunk on their way to Europe during World War I. They implemented convoy systems and patrolled key shipping lanes to protect merchant vessels from German U-boat attacks. Additionally, the involvement of the British Royal Navy also played a crucial role in safeguarding transatlantic shipping routes. Together, these efforts significantly reduced the risk of sinking and ensured the flow of supplies to Europe.
Clearing the Atlantic shipping lanes from the threat of Nazi U-boats and raiders allowed the flow of supplies and personnel to England for the buildup in preparation for the invasion of Europe.
No parts of the continental US. The Japanese imperialistic ambitions were to take over all European colonies for the natural resources they could supply. Also, they grabbed many mid-Pacific islands in order to control and protect the sea lanes connecting their empire to the homeland. Their sneak attack on Hawaii's Pearl Harbor was an attempt to eliminate the only other sea power in the Pacific.
During World War I, warships primarily engaged in naval combat, blockades, and protecting maritime trade routes. They included battleships, cruisers, and destroyers, which were used to control sea lanes and engage enemy vessels. Submarines, particularly German U-boats, played a significant role in disrupting supply lines and targeting merchant ships. Additionally, warships supported ground forces through naval gunfire and participated in amphibious assaults.
The US to Mexico shipping lanes cross much of the Gulf of Mexico. They begin at ports in Louisiana, Mississippi, and in Florida. The largest shipping lane exits the US from Miami.
German submarines, or "U-boats", did not CONTROL the shipping lanes, but they were able to intercept and sink a large number of cargo vessels sailing between North America and Europe.
The world's oceans are criss-crossed with busy shipping lanes, hence the reference to roadways.
i am sailing a small sail boat from the California coast to the Philippines, and would like to stay clear of the comm. shipping lanes to avoid a collision
Any port around the British Isles was a good hunting ground. The British Isles are ISLANDS. Anywhere vessels enter those ISLANDS was "shipping traffic", or "shipping lanes"; those were always good hunting areas.
for control of shipping lanes.
There are multiple lanes offshore, the majority of the traffic stays 30+ miles offshore
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cut off there shipping lanes
The Navy is part of the armed forces. Their job is to protect the shipping lanes of it's respective country while Marines is a branch of Navy and they're tasked to know how to kill.
AMF Bowling World Lanes happened in 2008.