The Entry of the United States of America into the First World War
What were Woodrow Wilsons Arguments for Entering the War?
In his speech, President Woodrow Wilson argued that America had no intention of entering the war. He says that Germany had even bombed ships that were carrying American citizens, but they remained neutral. (History Matters, 2020)The moment Germany attacked a ship that was meant for commerce, President Wilson denotes that that was a war to all humankind. In that ship, some innocent citizens were killed. This was breaking off the signed neutrality act, which was an act of war.
What Evidence did Woodrow Wilson Present?
Woodrow Wilson told Congress that the neutrality act was supposed to protect those countries that had not been involved in the war from the violence that was unlawful and at the same time, neutral countries were supposed to use the sea without being interfered with, Germany broke the treaty. (History Matters, 2020)
How did Woodrow Wilson use References to American Ideals and Values and American History to Make His Case?
When talking to congress, President Wilson told the congress that in reference to the History of America, a time had come when peace principles had to be vindicated as well as justice against those powers that are selfish and autocratic. (History Matters, 2020)
La Follette Response to Woodrow Wilsons Arguments
In his response to Wilson’s call for war, senator La Follette said before the congress that there was no need for America to enter into the World War because the violations of the neutrality of America by Britain and Germany were not even-handed. (History Matters, 2020)
The Evidence that was provided by La Follette
In his Evidence, La Follette said that of all the telegrams and letters that he received from the American States, of every ten letters, nine of them were not verified. (History Matters, 2020)The un-qualification of these letters means that it was not rational to enter into war with Germany.
How did La Follette Try to Reach out Emotionally?
La Follette tried to reach out emotionally by trying to prove to the congress that entering the war was an idea that would drift away from America from the efforts that they were putting for domestic reforms. (History Matters, 2020)