WORLD WAR I
CAUSES AND COURSE OF THE WAR
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Because everyone wanted to fight against each other.
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No one got along.
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There were unauthorized German submarines along the US East coast. Germany’s resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare in the spring of 1917 provided the final straw for US politicians, and America declared war. The first and foremost answer would be the sinking of the Lusitania, an British cruise/transport ship, bound for Britain from New York. The German U-boat ring sought to sink all supply ships headed for Britain in order to starve the island. It sank the Lusitania as part of its efforts. 1195 people died, including 128 Americans. The Lusitania’s sinking was the biggest influence on the American decision to enter the war. German submarine warfare the Lusitania is included in this sunk many ships over several years. Had it not been for the Lusitania, the US would have stayed out of the War.
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Because everyone had a problem.
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The US joined World War I for three main causes including moral, economic, and political reasons. Morally, United States citizens were called to duty to enlist in war because of propaganda from anti-German ‘s. Economically, American citizens entered war to secure economic productivity better yet, make a profit.
Detailed explanation-3: -They hoped to break the British stranglehold blockade of crucial German supply ports and knock Britain out of the war within the year. U-boats resumed unrestricted attacks against all ships in the Atlantic, including civilian passenger carriers.