America Goes to War

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American ancestry and war support

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Many Americans traced their ancestry to Britain, influencing support for the Allies.

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American view on German militarism

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Most Americans detested German militarism.

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German invasion of Belgium

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Americans were shocked by the German invasion of Belgium, violating international law.

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Impact of German atrocities on American opinion

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Reports of German atrocities horrified American public opinion.

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British blockade's effect on Central Powers

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The British blockade cut off the Central Powers from the United States.

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Key factor for American entry into WWI

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German submarine warfare was the main factor leading to American entry into World War I.

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Impact of false atrocity stories

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Exaggerated stories of German atrocities, though false, influenced American public opinion.

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American trade to Germany during WWI

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American trade to Germany dropped to almost nothing.

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American ancestry linked to Germany

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A large number of Americans could trace their ancestry to Germany.

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President Wilson's response to the British blockade.

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Wilson protested the violations but did not cut off American trade with the Allies.