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Wilson urges neutrality Chapter 10 section1.3 Wilson urges neutrality

Focus Question What German actions led the United States to enter World War One?

Neutrality Impartial in thought and action Diverse culture of America Did not want to see American against American over issue of Europe

opinions Isolationists -- war in Europe none of Americas concern, isolation Interventionists -- war did affect American interests, join the Allies Internationalists -- America should play an active role in the world, work for peace, but not enter war

Neutral to war British blockade of Germany Restricted contraband & essential goods Prevented US ships from trading with Germany

Neutral to war Unrestricted submarine warfare U-boats attacked allied shipping Lusitania -- passenger liner, 125 Americans killed Sussex -- passenger liner, 25 Americans killed

Wilson prepares for war National Defense Act Expanded the size of the Army Naval Construction Act Building of more warships

Last Straw Zimmerman Note German foreign minister Proposed an alliance with Mexico Asked Mexico to attack the US In return Germany promised all the territories Mexico lost in the 1848 war, California, New Mexico, etc.

Declaration of war The world must be made safe for democracy Congress declares war on Germany April 6 1917