AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I
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America fought from the beginning of the war to the end, suffering heavy casualties
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America stayed out of the war for over two and a half years and then fought on the Allies side
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America sent supplies to Europe but never soldiers
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America fought from the beginning of the war to the end, suffering only light casualties
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Detailed explanation-1: -Interesting Facts about the United States in World War I The United States had 4, 355, 000 military personnel involved in World War I. It suffered 322, 000 casualties including 116, 000 soldiers that were killed. The United States didn’t become an official member of the Allies, but called itself an “associated power".
Detailed explanation-2: -Germany’s resumption of submarine attacks on passenger and merchant ships in 1917 became the primary motivation behind Wilson’s decision to lead the United States into World War I.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following best describes America’s role at the beginning of World War I? America remained neutral but did trade with the Allies and the Central Powers.
Detailed explanation-4: -Although the U.S. did not enter World War I until 1917, it played a pivotal role in the conflict, providing resources and troops that led to an Allied victory.