A brief overview of the United States in the World War I era. Read about initial American neutrality, American entrance into the war, and the American homefront.

Read about the German incursion into France and the Low Countries and the bombing of Great Britain which caused much discussion in the United States. Should the US stay out of affairs in Europe, or intervene to help their long-time ally,...

You can see by reading the descriptions of these three neutrality acts how determined some in Congress were to isolate the United States and keep it out of World War II.

A discussion of historical events that led to the Cold War from the perspective of the U.S. Army. Particular emphasis is placed on military leadership and policy.

A review of the Senate hearings held by Senator Gerald Nye investigating the possibility that munitions manufacturers had forced the United States into World War I in order to increase their profits. Read how the course of these hearings...

Discusses the transition of the United States in the late 19th century from an isolationist country into an imperial power with colonies of its own and the reasons for this abrupt change in foreign policy. Includes questions for students...

Read about the rising militarism and fascism in Europe and Asia as dictators expanded their territories. See how the United States reacted with its series of three neutrality acts.

Discover the terms of the Neutrality Acts banning arms and war materials to countries at war. These laws were designed to prevent the United States of America from being entangled in a possible foreign war.

Read about the attempts of the United States to remain neutral during World War I raging in Europe. Find out what finally made U.S. entrance into the war inevitable.

This Library of Congress time-line series surveys World War I and the Jazz Age. When World War I broke out in Europe, many changes were going on in the United States. Women were voting for the first time and African-American culture was...

Describes Roosevelt's policies towards Pan-America, involvement in the global conflict, and entry into World War II. Included are sample lessons and a bibliography. (Published in 1978)