Why did it take so long for America to get involved in the war?

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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?” The Monroe Doctrine (1823) sought to isolate “the American continents” from European influences and problems. In this cartoon, “The Great Wall” (1914), the Monroe Doctrine is shown as a protective shield for the United States.

The American Response to WWI Neutrality! Economic, cultural and linguistic ties with Britain Most Americans were anti-German, especially after they discover plans for industrial sabotage.

WWI: A Boom to the US Economy Britain and France bought products in great amounts. American bankers gave private loans to Allies.

Submarine Warfare Lusitania is torpedoed by a German U-Boat (submarine) in 1915—128 Americans died. After sinking of British and French liners, Germans promised they would not sink unarmed ships without warning SUSSEX PLEDGE

Wilson Wins Reelection (1916) Progressives die out in election after Roosevelt refuses to run again. Wilson wins over Charles Evans Hughes with his promise “He Kept Us Out of War.” Very close election, Wilson’s victory linked to his promise of further neutrality.

The Zimmerman Note (1917) Sent by German foreign secretary Arthur Zimmerman to Mexico Was intercepted and decoded by British Telegram stated Germany would again begin unrestricted submarine warfare Even worse, telegram proposes alliance between Germany and Mexico Germany promises will help Mexico get land back

America Enters the War 1917—Germany announced unrestricted submarine warfare. US finds Zimmerman Note on 1917. “Overt” acts—German U-boats sank four unarmed American merchant vessels in two weeks. April 6, 1917: US declares war because of these German actions.

How was the war looking for the allies? Not Good... Russia left the war after its communist revolution in 1917. Russia’s withdrawal allowed Germany to fight a one- front war with all its troops concentrated on France (remember this point when you study WWII!). Calling for a Communist revolution, anti-Tsarist protesters gather outside the Winter Palace in Petrograd, Russia, February 1917.

Getting Public Support for the War Difficult given traditions of isolationism and neutrality. Wilson cast war in moral terms— “making the world safe for democracy” This played on people’s ideas of America as the savior.