Why did Woodrow Wilson go to war?

Answer 1

Woodrow Wilson wished to harshly punish Germany and show an iron fist ot their defiance. (This is what he mainly wanted) For a GCSE question this would get you maximum marks. His nickname was the 'Walrus' He was the British pimeminister. He was actually a German born primeinister.

Answer 2

at first he was reluctant to go to war, and one of his campaign slogans was "he kept us out of war" but he was beginning to feel pressure and he felt not going to war would cause destruction in the nation.

Answer 3

In World War I, it was Woodrow Wilson's intention to protect democracy from being overrun by tyranny. He also wanted to bring the war to a swift end and set up a council that would guarantee the security of all European countries.

Answer 4

One being, Germany's U-ships or submarines...these ships in particular have sank three American ships along with several other European ships. The sinking of the Lustintania was a horrible thing to lose 1,198 people aboard the cruise ship. Another reason is because of the Zimmermann Telegram. Having them encourage Mexico to join them so they can get Texas

Answer 5

In a speech to Congress on January 18, 1918, Wilson outlined his Fourteen Points, the goals of the US in ending World War I. These included the formation of new nations in Europe and the establishment of a world federation (the League of Nations) to settle disputes without resorting to war.

Answer 6

To extend democracy, maintain freedom of the seas, and reduce armaments(weapons).

Answer 7

yes