Causes and Us involvement in World War I

Outline
I. Introduction
A. Quote
B. Question: What events caused the world to go to war? Why did the United States become involved?
II. Body
A. Nationalism and Imperialism
B. Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
C. The United States and the War
1. Neutrality
2. Trade
3. U-boats
III. Conclusion
A. Mention most important points
B. Answer question
IV. Bibliography
Introduction
On the day of April 2, 1917 President Woodrow Wilson went before Congress asking for a declaration of war.
It is a fearful thing to lead this great peaceful nation into war, into the most ter…