World War 1

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The three causes of World War 1 are Militarism ,Imperialism,and Nationalism.Militarism is a political orientation of a people, or a government to maintain a strong military force, and to be prepared to use it aggressively, to defend or promote national interest.Imperialism is the policy or practice of expanding a country's influence, over other territories by conquest ,colonization,or economic domination.Nationalism is devotion to the interests or culture of one's on country.Having pride in one's own country.


                                                   The United States joined in the war because of the sinking on the Lusitania.1195 people died including 128 Americans.On April  6,1917 the US joined the war.More than 2 million US soldiers fought on battlefields in France.The US wanted to stay neutral.But they could'nt stay neutral after the Lusitania was sunk.So they joined World War 1.


                                                      The war brought change in America.For an example women who helped in the war were finally given the right to vote.Women were able to be fully employed .The treaty of Versailles was also signed that set limits on the future of Germany.The US won World War 1 and set up the League of Nations to decide on what to do with Germany and Italy.