How Did The War Break Out In 1914

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War broke out in Europe in 1914, after Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the future King of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist. As the war grew in Europe, the American people became divided because America was home of the immigrants. The British-Americans, German-Americans, Irish-Americans and many more sided with their “homeland.” While feminist and other groups, didn’t want involvement in the war because they believed peace was important for social justice at home. America stayed neutral until 1915, when a Germany submarine sank the British liner Lusitania, killing 124 Americans. This caused for Wilson to embark on a program to grow the military and prepare for war. Thanks to Wilsons program, Americans were allowed