The United States entered World War I primarily due to unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany, which threatened American lives and commerce, exemplified by the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915. Additionally, the interception of the Zimmermann Telegram, in which Germany proposed a military alliance with Mexico against the U.S., heightened tensions. These factors, combined with a desire to protect democratic nations and ensure economic interests, ultimately propelled the U.S. into the conflict in 1917.
Economic gain.
A major cause for the U.S. entry into World War I was the unrestricted submarine warfare employed by Germany, which threatened American shipping and lives. The sinking of the Lusitania in 1915, which resulted in the deaths of American passengers, heightened public outrage. Additionally, the interception of the Zimmermann Telegram, in which Germany encouraged Mexico to join the war against the U.S., further galvanized American support for intervention. These factors combined to shift public opinion and political will towards joining the Allies in the conflict.
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Economic gain.
The attack on Pearl Harbor
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One was the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915.
Fresh manpower was needed to break the stalemate.
The Franco-Prussian War was not directly related to the entry of the US into World War I.
One of the cause of America entry into World War One was the announcement by Germany that there was unrestricted submarine warfare. The effect of America's entry is that it sped the end of the war.
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There was several factors that led to World War One. One of the major causes of the war was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his spouse.
1- What were the major arguments for and against U.S. entry into the Great War? What position do you find most persuasive? Why?
The major cause the first world war the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife by Gavrilo Princip Other reasons are secondary.