America’s Delayed Entry into the Great War
In 1914 when World War 1 commenced, the United States retained firm neutrality concerning their entry into the war. In fact, Woodrow Wilson requested Americans to remain neutral in thought as well as in action. Although there was immense tension for America to become involved in the war, shock in the United States over the bloodbath in Europe gave way to gratitude that a wide ocean stood between America and the killing fields. Furthermore, the United States wanted to remain independent from the political and economical affairs of other countries. Their isolated position and freedom from entangling alliances enabled them to refrain from participation.
An intervention with Mexico further kept the United States from entrance into the Great War. A civil war arose due to disagreements between Mexican groups causing revolutionary armies to emerge. Francisco …show more content…
First, the Germans disregarded their existing procedure of stopping an enemy vessel and providing for the safety of passengers and crew before sinking it by declaring, “it may not always be possible to save crews and passengers.” The United States decided the Germans new submarine policy was in violation of neutral rights. Clearly, this alone caused more tension between Wilson and defiant Germany. Secondly, the sinking of the passenger ship Lusitania. The ship was torpedoed after the Germans realized it secretly carried a cargo of rifles and ammunition. This incident angered many Americans and made others question the countries state of Neutrality. Lastly, a message sent to Mexico from the German foreign minister, was intercepted by the British. The message encouraged Mexico to invade the United States in exchange for the recovery of their lost territory in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The American public became even more outraged and willing to enter into the Great
In 1914 when World War 1 commenced, the United States retained firm neutrality concerning their entry into the war. In fact, Woodrow Wilson requested Americans to remain neutral in thought as well as in action. Although there was immense tension for America to become involved in the war, shock in the United States over the bloodbath in Europe gave way to gratitude that a wide ocean stood between America and the killing fields. Furthermore, the United States wanted to remain independent from the political and economical affairs of other countries. Their isolated position and freedom from entangling alliances enabled them to refrain from participation.
An intervention with Mexico further kept the United States from entrance into the Great War. A civil war arose due to disagreements between Mexican groups causing revolutionary armies to emerge. Francisco …show more content…
First, the Germans disregarded their existing procedure of stopping an enemy vessel and providing for the safety of passengers and crew before sinking it by declaring, “it may not always be possible to save crews and passengers.” The United States decided the Germans new submarine policy was in violation of neutral rights. Clearly, this alone caused more tension between Wilson and defiant Germany. Secondly, the sinking of the passenger ship Lusitania. The ship was torpedoed after the Germans realized it secretly carried a cargo of rifles and ammunition. This incident angered many Americans and made others question the countries state of Neutrality. Lastly, a message sent to Mexico from the German foreign minister, was intercepted by the British. The message encouraged Mexico to invade the United States in exchange for the recovery of their lost territory in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The American public became even more outraged and willing to enter into the Great