American Neutrality in World War One

The intercepted telegram sent by the Germans to the Mexicans, which was captured by the British and released to the public, angered the American people and contributed to the decision of the U.S. to enter the war against Germany and Austria-Hungary.

The American commitment to the war provided a significant boost to the morale of both political leaders and ordinary soldiers in the trenches. Additionally, it brought in the men, material, and resources that the French and British desperately needed, as they were suffering from a sense that the war was stalemated and defeat might be imminent.

The United States played a crucial role in the outcome of World War I by joining with the Allies and providing the necessary support to help bring about the end of the war. This positioned the U.S. as one of the world powers for the rest of the century.