Causes of WWI

Why did the US enter WWI? By: Sam Hildebrand && Jessica DePaul <3 Case 1 Case 2 Sources

Case 1 ,[object Object],[object Object],The US entered WWI because the U.S. was under attack despite its neutrality.

Case 2 ,[object Object],[object Object],The US entered WWI to make the world “safe for democracy.”

President Wilson ,[object Object],[object Object],The other day, I received warning from Germany that there would be attacks on any vessels traveling near the British Isles because it was declared a war zone. The Imperial German Embassy placed an ad in 50 coastal newspapers warning passengers not to travel on the Lusitania. Click here to continue

President Wilson(2) ,[object Object],Home Case 1 US Citizen German Soldier

US Citizen ,[object Object],[object Object],I left New York on May 1, 1915 on the Lusitania. My wife, two kids and I were on our way to Ireland. Apparently, there was a warning not to travel on this boat. However, I did not see this and we went along with our plans. Everything seemed to be going well until May 7th, when the Lusitania was hit with a torpedo by the Germans. Click Here to continue.

US Citizen (2) ,[object Object],Home President Wilson Case 1 German Soldier

German Soldier ,[object Object],[object Object],Earlier this week, a warning was sent to US newspapers warning passengers not to travel on the Lusitania. I then recieve commands from my general to hit the vessel. I was unsure of whether i should do this. What about all the women and children? I was under pressure and was unsure of what to do. Click here to continue.

German Soldier (2) I was scolded and forced to leave the torpedo room. Another soldier took over and shot the torpedo towards the Lusitania. I watched it hit and all the mayhem afterwards. I felt terrible, but it was wartime. It was a necessary action. The US would have done the same thing if they were in our situation. During war everything changes. Home President Wilson US Citizen Case 1

War Department General Staff Member ,[object Object],[object Object],As a General Staff Member, I have multiple tasks to accomplish each day. I must do them on time and I must do them efficiently. There is no room to falter. One of my jobs is to communicate with the Army War Department. I thought that yesterday was going to be the same as the other days during the World War, but it was not. When speaking with the War Department, I was told that the U.S. would enter the war. Yes, I was scared. Of course, I felt overwhelmed. Click here to continue.

War Department General Staff Member (2) ,[object Object],Home Drafted Soldier Wilson Case 2

War Department General Staff Member (3) ,[object Object],Home Drafted Soldier Wilson Case 2

Drafted Soldier ,[object Object],[object Object],I look around me and see students. I look around me and see fellow peers. I look around me and see best friends. I look around me and see brothers. I look around me and see soldiers. I may only be 18 years old, but I can see the truth. Some things in life you cannot control, the draft is one of them. President Wilson drafted boys of the ages 18 – 25. When I first heard the news, it was too surreal to worry about. Click here to continue

Drafted Soldier (2) ,[object Object],Home Wilson Case 2 War Department General Staff Member

Drafted Soldier (3) ,[object Object],Home Wilson Case 2 War Department General Staff Member

Wilson ,[object Object],[object Object],A day like any other began. I woke up, drank my “already served- hot” coffee, ate my delivered breakfast, showered, and went downstairs to work. I was looking at all of my papers from during the first two years of this war. I felt an overwhelming pressure that was suffocating me. I had to do something; I had to take action right then. I pondered and I pondered and I made a move.I had kept them out of war until now, but I dealt with Mexico and I knew that the U.S. needed to step up. Click here to continue.

Wilson (2) ,[object Object],Home Drafted Soldier Case 2 War Department General Staff Member

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