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Why did the US become involved in WWl ?

Why did the US become involved in WWl ?. Why did it take so long for America to get involved in the war?. America was isolationist “Why should I get involved in someone else’s problems”. Why Did the US Finally Get Involved?. In May, 1915 Germany told Americans to stay off of British ships

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Why did the US become involved in WWl ?

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  1. Why did the US become involved in WWl?

  2. Why did it take so long for America to get involved in the war? • America was isolationist • “Why should I get involved in someone else’s problems”

  3. Why Did the US Finally Get Involved? • In May, 1915 Germany told Americans to stay off of British ships • They could/would sink them

  4. Why Did the US Finally Get Involved? • Lusitania torpedoed, sinking with 1200 passengers and crew (including 128 Americans) • Was eventually found to be carrying 4200 cases of ammunition

  5. Why Did the US Finally Get Involved? • The US sharply criticized Germany for their action • Germany agreed not to sink passenger ships without warning in the future

  6. Why Did the US Finally Get Involved? • Zimmerman Telegraph • US intercepted a note from Germany to Mexico • It promised Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona back in return for an alliance

  7. Why Did the US Finally Get Involved? • Russia had to leave the war in 1917 because of a revolution/ civil war at home.

  8. What Did the US Do To Help? • US provided the food, money, weapons, and fresh troops needed to win the war

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