THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I. The United States followed a policy of isolationism before World War I. The US kept to itself and was not considered.

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THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I

The United States followed a policy of isolationism before World War I. The US kept to itself and was not considered a world power NEUTRALITY

Germany wage unrestricted submarine warfare at the start of the war. Ceased unrestricted warfare for a time. Began again, sinking a great number of ships in the Atlantic. SUBMARINE WARFARE

THE LUSITANIA Passenger Ship sunk by German submarines. 128 American aboard when it sunk. Germans sunk it because it was carrying war munitions to England. ssibly_in_New_York,_ crop.jpg

Telegram from German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann to German ambassador in Mexico City January 17, Intercepted by the British and forwarded to U.S. Asked Mexico to join World War I on the side of the Central Powers. THE ZIMMERMAN TELEGRAM s/zimmermann_coded.jpg

MONETARY INCENTIVE Allies owed the United States about $10 billion If the allies lost, debts would not be paid.

WAR President Wilson asked Congress for a declaration of war on Germany on April 2, The Senate approved on April 4. The House of Representatives approved on April 6.

FIGHTING The U.S. saw very little fighting compared to the other nations. The war was almost over by the time U.S. arrived. U.S. forces led by Gen. John J. Pershing. Most famous battle for the U.S. was Belleua Wood.