1. Woodrow Wilson
Wilson dismissed traditional American political isolationism, making America a world power, citizens of the world.4 Most people did agree that the nations increasing economic and military power obligated and permitted it to play a larger political role in the world. ... Determined to avoid entering World War I, he rigorously pursued neutrality. ... In the end not even Woodrow Wilson could keep the United States out of World War I. ... Instead two events occurred destroying all hopes of neutrality. ... In April 1917 Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany. ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate