1. Wilson urges neutrality
Chapter 10 section1.3
Wilson urges neutrality

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

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

4. 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

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

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

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

8. 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.

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