WORLD WAR I
CAUSES AND COURSE OF THE WAR
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The US wanted to stop the spread of communism occurring during World War I
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As a part of the League of Nations, the U.S. was required to aid its allies
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American territory was invaded by the Central Powers.
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The US had a close relationship with Britain and continued to trade with them
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Detailed explanation-1: -US President Woodrow Wilson sought to maintain US neutrality but was ultimately unable to keep the United States out of the war, largely because of escalating German aggression.
Detailed explanation-2: -Americans wanted to remain neutral because we wanted to be able to trade with France and Britain. Staying neutral with France and Britain was difficult because both countries captured our trade ships.
Detailed explanation-3: -Neutrality was difficult for the United States to define and maintain after WWI had begun in Europe because they wanted to remain neutral without damaging the American economy.
Detailed explanation-4: -When war broke out in Europe, the United States immediately declared its neutrality. President Woodrow Wilson stated that America must be “impartial in thought as well as in action.” For a century, the U.S. had stayed out of European affairs. Most Americans preferred to continue this policy.