Lesson 6: America’s Entry into WW1 Flashcards
When did USA join the first world war?
April 1917
Why did US join the war?
(5)
- Seek revenge on Germany
- support allies
- Opposition towards involvement had reduced
- Fight for democracy
- US had economic strength
Why did the want to seek revenge on Germany?
Germany U boat had struck US liner ‘The Lusitania’ in 1915 which carried innocent civilians
1,198 passangers drowned
128 were Americans citizens drowned
Why did US want to support their allies?
They sympathized with Belgium
Brutally invaded by Germany in 1914
Increased anti-German feelings in USA
How was american opposition towards getting involved reduced?
William Jennings Bryan had resigned
He had pacifist views and named “prince of peace”
Wilson therefore recieved mor pressure to join
Why did the fight for democracy push US involvement?
Russa turned communist in 1917 when Lenin become leader after revolution
If US supported Britain and France it would show they supported democracy
How did their economic strength push their involvement?
December 1916 Britain faced bankruptcy
American businessmen and bankers such as J. Pierpont morgan profited from increased trade with allies
