•Examine the forces at home that kept the US out of World War I for two years after the conflict began in Europe in 1914. How did the results in the aftermath of the Spanish American War contribute to the both the uneasiness of the US entering the war and an “itch” to become a world power? •Explain the final decision for the United States entering World War I in Europe. Provide evidence from the text book, on line lectures and the American History Museum whether or not these reasons warranted going to war. Provide evidence for your response from the readings.