HIST 2057 : Exam 2 Question 2 Response
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Wilson and the majority of the nation wanted to remain neutral if and when war broke out. The nation practiced the tradition of isolationism: road to war. The u. s had a long trading and financial history with the allied powers. Allies were no longer turning out civilian goods, they looked to the u. s. to pay for these supplies, the allies needed loans that also came from americans. 1915: submarine warfare: the advantage of u-boat fighting was the element of surprise. However, this violated the long standing concept of allowing for the safety of passengers before sinking a ship. Wilson announced to germany, who was a fan of. U-boat fighting, that they would be held to strict accountability for any loss of. The germans sunk the british lusitania, killing 128. Wilson urged patience, but his strict accountability remarks forced further action. The u. s demanded that germany abandon submarine warfare and pay reparations, but germany did not accept.
