World War I

Why Was It Difficult for the US to Stay Neutral During World War I?

When World War I first began in 1914, Americans had no problem staying neutral. Public support for either side of the conflict was pretty much split down the middle. As a nation of immigrants, half the U.S. population rooted for Great Britain, France, and Russia, and the rest supported Germany and Austria-Hungary. In the beginning, … Read more

What Were the Main Causes of World War I?

World War I began in August 1914 and ended with an armistice on November 11, 1918. The so-called “Great War” involved all the major powers of Europe, and for the first time in its history, the United States intervened in a foreign war and tipped the balance in favor of its allies, France and England. … Read more