us history: American's entry in WWI?

Question

How did President Wilson turn the war into an ideological crusade?

Answer 1

Most wars are based on some sort of idealogical crusade. But according to the Wiki: "Woodrow Wilson and other observers blamed the war on militarism....Aristocrats and military elites had too much control... and the war was a consequence of their desire for military power and disdain for democracy.... [Wilson] called for the abdication of such rulers, the end of the aristocratic system and the end of militarism—all of which justified American entry into the war. Wilson hoped the League of Nations and universal disarmament would secure a lasting peace."

Answer 2

World War I

WEB LINKS

PRIMARY SOURCE DOCUMENTS.

Fantastic Resources.

http://www.historyteacher.net/APEuroCourse/WebLinks/WebLinks-WorldWar1.htm

World War I

http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWWusaG.htm

Although the USA had strong ties with Britain, Wilson was concerned about the large number of people in the country who had been born in Germany and Austria. Other influential political leaders argued strongly in favour of the USA maintaining its isolationist policy. This included the pacifist pressure group, the American Union Against Militarism.

http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWW.htm

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/modsbook38.html

Read and listen to stories of the War from the people who lived it. Explore diaries, letters, scrapbooks, newspaper cuttings, photos and keepsakes.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/worldwarone/

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/pathways/firstworldwar/

http://www.wfa-usa.org/new/links.cfm

An Internet History of The Great War

http://www.worldwar1.com/

Good luck
Kevin, Liverpool, England.