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United States Entry into WWI: Neutrality to War Declaration

Explore how US economy, public opinion, and key events like Lusitania sinking influenced the nation's shift from neutrality to declaring war on Central Powers in World War I. Learn about Zimmermn Telegram, Russian Revolution, and President Wilson's vision of democracy for safety in this turbulent period.

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United States Entry into WWI: Neutrality to War Declaration

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  1. UNITED STATES: 1914 • Neutrality- public opinion • US ECONOMY BOOMED • Supplied goods to mostly: _______ • By 1917: US banks loaned $2.3 billion to Allies • 27 million to Central Powers

  2. WAR HITS HOME • 1. THE BRITISH BLOCKADE • 2. SUBMARINE WARFARE • U-boats: (fleet of submarines)

  3. LUSITANIA • May 7, 1915; British Liner, Lusitania was sunk off the coast of Ireland • Video • Americans turned against Central Powers • Another Liner (Arabic) was sunk (August, 1915) • Germany promised not to sink anymore ships • March, 1916 another passenger ship (French) (Sussex) was sunk • US threatened to break off all diplomatic relations with Germany

  4. REASONS WHY US DECLARED WAR • 1. ZIMMERMN TELEGRAM (1917): • 2. RUSSIAN REVOLUTION(1917-1921):

  5. US IN “THE GREAT WAR” • “THE WORLD MUST BE SAFE FOR DEMOCRACY” – WILSON • April 2, 1917- Congress voted for war • Jeannette Rankin: 1st woman elected into Congress- only one to vote AGAINST war • April 6, 1917: US declares war on Central Powers

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