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Wilson Declaration of Neutrality
President Wilson telling Americans we must stay neutral in this War
“We must be impartial in thought, as well as action, must put a curb upon our sentiments, as well as upon every transaction that might be construed as a preference of one party to the struggle before another.”
Future 4 - isolationism -
Sinking of the Lusitania by a German U boat
The sinking of the Lusitania got America involved in the war
“Public outrage over the loss of civilian life hastened the United States entry into World War I”
Future 2 - getting involved to protect American citizens -
Wilson Peace without victory
Wilson preparing America that we will have to enter WWI
“Only a peace between equals can last, only a peace the very principle of which is equality and a common participation in a common benefit.”
Future 3 - developing a coalition/collaboration to win war -
Zimmerman Letter
Great Britain release secret telegram to the US - the telegram was from German ambassador to the Mexican ambassador about being allies and Germany agreeing to give back the land America took from Mexico
“We shall give general financial support, and it is understood that Mexico is to re-conquer the lost territory in New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona.”
Future 2 - threat to losing territory would impact American interests -
Wilson’s War message
America enters WWI
Wilson publicly calls for a national army to be “raised and maintained exclusively by selective draft.”
Future 2