America and the Great War
Robert R.
DeVry University
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America and the Great War
In the early 20th century the European powers, driven by nationalist and militarism rivalry, had restructured and fortified their soldiers and fleets, bringing the European continent to the brink of war. There are many events that led to the military conflict that transpired between 1914-1918 is known as World War I. This war divided Europe and by the end of it several different countries that belonged to two different coalitions would have participated directly and indirectly. The government’s response to the arms race was to increase military spending, fueling and escalating a reactive munitions sprint. This race and threat level …show more content…
Not having a solid plan to join the war the United States was able to immediately contribute to the war against Germany. Providing medical aid, soldiers, food supplies, and the money needed to win the war. Once America went to war it assisted the economy by producing new jobs. President Wilson according to A & E (2014) was “An advocate for democracy and world peace, Wilson is often ranked by historians as one of the nation’s greatest presidents”. After the war ended President Wilson assisted with the Treaty of Versailles, which was intended to to create a league of nations in order to prevent future wars. Sparking President Wilson to go on a cross country tour to speak in favor of the treaty. President Wilson during this tour collapsed
America and the Great War and later suffered a stroke and the tour was cancelled. The treaty was never passed. According to A & E (2014) “The Senate voted on the Treaty of Versailles first in November 1919 and again in March 1920. Both times it failed to gain the two-thirds vote required for ratification. The treaty’s defeat was partly blamed on Wilson’s refusal to compromise with the Republicans”.