Ideological Divide Over WWI Intervention

Very Hard Period 7: 1890–1945 World War I

World War I was marked by not only extensive military engagements but also significant political transformations among the belligerent nations. Among these transformations was the shift in political sentiment within the United States concerning foreign alliances and intervention. President Woodrow Wilson, amidst rising tensions and public unrest regarding U.S. involvement in the European war, advocated for a strategy that emphasized democracy and international cooperation. However, his vision was not without opposition.

Which of the following statements best reflects the ideological divide in the United States regarding involvement in World War I during Wilson's presidency?

Many Americans believed that the war was primarily a capitalist venture, favoring isolationism over intervention.

Wilson’s Fourteen Points garnered wide support among isolationists who opposed any form of international engagement.

Opponents of entering the war often criticized Wilson’s idealism as naive and incompatible with the realities of global politics.

Progressives overwhelmingly supported intervention, arguing it was essential to secure social reforms at home.

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