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The Americans in WW1 (Introduction (USA had strong relation with UK…
The Americans in WW1
Introduction
War began in July 1914
USA had a isolationism policy
USA had strong relation with UK
Especially in trade
Favorable to the Triple Entente
Causes of entry in war
Blockade
Second Blockade in January 1917
They thought Americans won't have time to react
British blockade of any ships in August 1914
In August 1915, German promised they will stop attacking neutral boat
But in November, they sank an Italian liner with 27 Americans
Blockade prevented USA from trading with the German
Reinforce UK-US trading
Blockade was killing american citizen for no reason
Germany tried to become allies with Mexico
Defending Democracy all over the world
Causes of neutrality
Majority didn't want war between 1914-1916
High economic growth due to the war in Europe
They became creditor of Europe
NYSE outpass the London Stock Exchange
Wilson was re-elected on a peace program in 1916
Conclusion
Economic Leader
Helped Allies to win the war
Elected Harding in 1920 (Republicans)
Leads to the isolationism of the US
Refused SDN
Refused the treaty of Versailles
Refused to brought protection to UK and France
Entry into War
Wilson made a speech in front of the Congres the of 2 April 1917
To declare war to Germany
The Houses of Representative voted 373 to 50 on the 6th
U.S. Senate voted 82 to 6 to declare war to Germany on the 4th
And US entered war on the 6th of April
2 Million American Soldier take part of the war in Europe