How were the Americans drawn into world war 1?

Answer 1

Americans were drawn into World War I primarily due to a combination of economic interests and escalating tensions with Germany. The unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany, which threatened American shipping and lives, particularly the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915, fueled public outrage. Additionally, the revelation of the Zimmermann Telegram, in which Germany proposed a military alliance with Mexico against the U.S., further galvanized support for entering the war. Ultimately, these factors, along with a desire to protect democracy and support Allied nations, led the U.S. to declare war on Germany in April 1917.