Entry In WW1 Flashcards
What policy was reinstated and what did they accept
Open door policy and accepted a new regime in China 1911
What conflict with Mexico encouraged war
1914 marines sent to restore order in Mexico, 1914 due to fear of Mexican attack helped lead to intervention in war
Why were the US neutral
Believed in neutrality and didn’t want any foreign entanglements, also resistant to the idea of large US national army. Didn’t think the war was morally justified.
Why did the US become involved in war
TR and Henry Cabot pushed for involvement, US trade with GB and France rose 400% so clearly not neutral. German sank Lusitania (US boat)
What was the Zimmerman telegram
Germany’s telegram to Mexico inciting Mexico into war which forcing WW to become involved in war and declare war on Germany in 1917 April
How effective were US in fighting during war
Took months to prepare, so only a few US troops in Europe fighting. Jan 1918 250,000 arrived a month
What did WW issue after the war
Wilson issued 14 points in which peace should be established after the war.
