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American Neutrality. What is Neutrality?. the absence of declared bias. In an argument, a neutral person will not choose a side. . Do you think the United States has a global responsibility to come to the aid of warring nations or do you think they should remain neutral?.
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What is Neutrality? • the absence of declared bias. In an argument, a neutral person will not choose a side.
Do you think the United States has a global responsibility to come to the aid of warring nations or do you think they should remain neutral?
Some American’s Felt Personally Involved • more than 1/3 of the nations 92 million people were first or second generation immigrants who still felt ties to their old countries. • about a 1/4 of these were Germans but most Americans favored the Allies ( Germany ruled by Kaiser Wilhelm or an autocrat: a ruler with unlimited power, dislike him)
BUT: In the end, America declares neutrality. Why would you dothis? • A: nations business interest - trade and investments with both sides
2 movements emerged 1) Preparedness Movement • as much as business leaders wanted to remain neutral they also felt like the US should still prepare for war “just in case” • President Wilson agreed set up patriotic education and national sentiment training camps 2) Peace Movement • consisted of former populists, some progressives, social reformers and women. Women did a lot of marches and campaigning for peace
