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The U.S. Neutrality and Involvement in World War I: Analyzing Key Factors and Outcomes

This document explores the complexities of U.S. involvement in World War I, emphasizing the reasons behind prolonged neutrality, motivations for entry, and the impact of the war on the American home front. It covers critical events such as the Zimmermann Telegram, unrestricted submarine warfare, and the pivotal 1916 Presidential Election. Additionally, it examines President Wilson’s Fourteen Points and the Treaty of Versailles, highlighting the ongoing debates over idealism versus practicality, and the consequences of post-war policies for Europe and international relations.

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The U.S. Neutrality and Involvement in World War I: Analyzing Key Factors and Outcomes

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  1. World War I – 1914 -1918

  2. Russians – 3.3 millionGermans – 2.6 millionFrench – 1.9 millionAustro-Hungarians – 1.5 millionBritish 1.2 millionUSA – 117,000

  3. Why did the U.S. remain neutral so long?

  4. Neutrality:Idealism or Naivete?

  5. Why can’t we trade with everyone?

  6. Is the British and French trade a good thing?

  7. How do the Germans Respond?

  8. 1916 Presidential Election

  9. “He kept us out of war!”

  10. Charles Evans Hughes

  11. Wilson Re-elected

  12. By November, 1916 Where is the Mood of the Country?

  13. Zimmermann Telegram

  14. Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

  15. After staying out so long, why are we getting in?

  16. American Expeditionary Force“Doughboys”

  17. How did the War Affect the Home Front?

  18. Cost: $3.5 billionTaxes and BondsWar Industries Board

  19. Treaty of Versailles

  20. The Fourteen Points1-8Recommendations for New Boundaries in Europe

  21. The Fourteen Points9-13Open DiplomacyFreedom of NavigationRemoval of Trade BarriersArms ReductionsSelf-Determination for Colonies

  22. The Fourteenth PointA League of Nations

  23. What’s Wrong With The 14 points?

  24. What do France and UK really want?

  25. Is the Peace Conference a Total Failure?

  26. What are Reparations?Is this a Good Idea?

  27. Harding and Coolidge“A Return to Normalcy”

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