Woodrow Wilson, total war strategy, neutrality, congress, Germany, Great War, Zimmerman note, Declaration of Neutrality
When President Woodrow Wilson delivered his Declaration of Neutrality to Congress on August 19, 1914, the United States had a distinct isolationist tradition. At that time, most of the American public, the Congress and the President himself had no desire to intervene in European affairs. In this speech, Wilson argues that remaining a "neutral party" would avoid social disruption as the American nation was mostly constructed from European immigrants. Further, Wilson states that by maintaining cordial relationships with the belligerents, the United States could envision the position of mediator in the post-war period, thus strengthening the young nation's global influence.
[...] Second World War: Why Wilson's ideal of neutrality had no chance to stand against Germany's total war strategy When President Woodrow Wilson delivered his Declaration of Neutrality to Congress on August the United States had a distinct isolationist tradition. At that time, most of the American public, the Congress and the President himself had no desire to intervene in European affairs. In this speech, Wilson argues that remaining a "neutral party" would avoid social disruption as the American nation was mostly constructed from European immigrants. [...]
[...] Fearing an alliance between The United States and the Allies, Germany issued restrictions on submarine warfare and the United States remained neutral. In January 1917, Germany announced that it would lift all restrictions on submarine warfare. German commanders were authorized to sink all ships that they suspected to provide aid of any sort to the Allies. Neutrality was untenable and despite significant opposition to the war in the United States, the Congress declared war on Germany on April In conclusion, this conflict which was the showdown of Europe allowed the United States to affirm itself as one of world's leading nations not only economically but also militarily. [...]
[...] Three years after his Declaration of Neutrality, British intelligence intercepted and deciphered a telegram from the German government, the Zimmerman Note. In this telegram Germany proposed a deal to Mexico. In the eventuality of an alliance between the United States and the Allies, Mexico would declare war on the US. In exchange Germany would help Mexico win back the territories of Arizona, Texas and New Mexico. The Zimmerman note was rightly interpreted by the United States government as a violation of its sovereignty. [...]
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