The US got involved in WWI
because Germany violated their pledge to not participate in submarine warfare
in the Atlantic. Since the Spanish- American war, the US has been very involved
in world affairs. Early in the war, the United States participated in trade
with Britain even though they had a blockade on Germany. To help prepare for
the war, the United States had the9ir presidential election, with Wilson
winning. Involvement in the war resulted
in a 4.8 million strong military, $33 billion in war budget, and higher demand
for services and goods in the States. The US was affected by the participation
in WWI by ultimately killing the progressive movement with the decision to not
join the League of Nations.
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