Is Wilson reluctant or eager to declare war on Germany?

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Is Wilson reluctant or eager to declare war on Germany?

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Amare Bauer · Answer 1

President Woodrow Wilson, on behalf of the United States of America, was reluctant to enter WW1 and declare war on Germany. America wanted to remain neutral and out of the affairs of Europe. However, on May 7, 1915, Germany sunk a British ship that held more than 100 American passengers. Wilson tried to negotiate and after several failed compromises felt obligated to declare war on Germany.