America and the WarAmerica and the War

Chapter 19 Section 1B Notes

Loyalty?Loyalty?

Socialists: Criticized the war as Capitalist battleWar for money!

Pacifists: War is evil, U.S. should not be in itNaturalized Citizens: On their old countries sideMost Americans: Felt sympathy towards Britain: a

common ancestry

Trading PartnersTrading Partners

England: main trading partnerTrade doublesU.S is main supplier of goods to

EnglandLabor shortage due to so much

work

America Favor’s the AlliesAmerica Favor’s the Allies

Why?Repayment of debtsPrevent attacks on ships

British BlockadeGerman CoastAll supplies: including foodFamine hits Germany

Germany’s ResponseGermany’s Response

U-BoatsSubmarines

LusitaniaBritish liner1,198 dead

U.S. Declares WarU.S. Declares War

Wilson’s Plea for Peace“Peace without Victory”

Germany’s ActionsResumed Submarine warfareZimmermann NoteSinking of 4 unarmed American ShipsWilson declares War on April 2, 1917