America's Impact in World War I

America was basically forced into World War I. The U.S. tried hard to stay

neutral, but its banks had invested huge amounts of money in Britain and France.

An Allied loss would have crashed the U.S. economy. Still,

President Wilson pushed for peace, and many Americans were against getting involved in a European

conflict. For nearly three years, the U.S. stayed out.

But when America finally joined in 1917, its impact was decisive. Fresh troops and

resources totally reinvigorated the Allies, shortening the war and saving countless

lives. It was the turning point that made America a global superpower.