Unrestricted submarine warfare

President Wilson had no choice but to enter World War I to protect the American people and our way of life. Sometimes it is necessary to stay neutral and to not engage. Other times it is our duty to engage the enemy to protect our families, our freedom, and our way of life. President Wilson did all he could to remain diplomatic and finding a solution other than going to war with Germany and its allies. In the end he made the right choice to fight for this nation and the other nations Germany was

looking in the lenses of the warfare used, the motives that sparked the beginning of the war, and the United States impact on each of the army’s. The warfare used in World War 1 and the Greek Civil War differ from each other and have different tactical views. During the Greek Civil War the ELAS or KKE was using practical guerilla tactics till 1947. In 1947 they decided to switch to conventional warfare to keep up with their opponent. Conventional warfare is a form of warfare the uses conventional weapons

Before the Spanish-American war of 1898, America practiced a foreign policy of isolationism, excluding it to gain influence and territories. Unlike European super powers such as France, Germany, Spain and Britain which had colonies overseas and were involved in international affairs, America decided to avoid international affairs to focus on domestic affairs. This isolationist policy started vanishing when America fought the Spanish-American war, where America facilitated Cuban independence from

voting bloc, and had a lot of influence in American politics. (Leary) In May of 1915, a German submarine sank the passenger liner Lusitania, killing 128 American

countries that was viewed as hostile by the United States. Spanish American War: It was a war that happened in 1898 between Spain and the United States. Unrestricted Submarine Warfare: It’s a type of naval warfare where they try to sink other vessels without any type of warning. Draft: It’s when men get called or picked to help fight in the war. Trench Warfare: Soldiers would camp out in

Essential Question: 1) Assess the relative influence of the following in the American decision to declare war on Germany in 1917. A. German naval policy B. American economic interest C. Woodrow Wilson’s idealism D. Allied Propaganda E. America’s claim to world power Beginning from the birth of the United States, a policy of neutrality and a will to stay out of foreign affairs is evident. So when archduke Ferdinand was assassinated the United States wanted to try its best to reap the benefits of

In British history, the Battle of the Somme has become one of the most significant battles due to the death and the horrendous casualties caused with that have made it become an emotive topic. It lasted from 1st July to 18th November, 1916. The unnecessary sacrifice led to the view that the brave British soldiers were ‘lions led by donkeys’ who were sent to their deaths by uncaring and unskilful generals. Many historians agree on the significance of the battle not in terms of its success or failure

World War I, one of the greatest military conflicts of all time, began in 1914 after Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination. Trouble had been brewing in Europe, particularly in the Balkan region, before the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand served as the spark which finally ignited the powder keg. This would set into motion a military conflict which would drag on for many years and would leave over 16 million people dead at the end of the war. The assassination of Franz Ferdinand occurred

end the Triple Entente (England, France and Russia later to be joined by Italy, the United States and Japan) defeated the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria Hungary and the Ottoman Empire). The conflict which was long and bloody was marked by trench warfare and the use of chemical weapons. It was fought mostly in French territory. At the conclusion of hostilities Germany was still in French territory but it was relatively clear that the combined industrial might of the Triple Entente would prevail. In

1.How is the concept of the economic “Open Door” related to the cultural concept of the “White Man’s Burden”? What were the problems of pursuing the latter, both short and long term, for Western powers? Following incidents like the Boxer Rebellion, US Secretary of State John Hay’s creation of the concept of the economic “Open Door” is inevitable. It is the only way for America to not be entirely shut out from China. Had Hay’s not made the effort to issue the statement of principles protecting the