Critical Thinking 19-4!

Why were Americans ties with the Allies stronger than its ties with the Central Powers?

Americas ties with the Allies were stronger than its ties with the central powers. The central powers consisted of Germany while the Allies were countries like France and Britain. The ties to Britain were stronger because many more Americans felt close to Britain. Britain and America had a common ancestry and they both had a similar language. There were even further similarities like both having similar legal systems and democratic institutions. Democracy also turned more Americans against Germany when President Wilson stated that the German Empire could become a treat to democracy.

Also Americans sympathy towards Britain was far superior then for Germany. When Americans heard of the Germans attacks of Britain civilians, destroying towns and other horrid acts, they grew to consider German as some form of a war "bully". Even though some of these attacks were just propaganda to swing favor towards Britain there was enough of it to really draw out sympathy from the untied States.

Lastly, America had economic ties that were much stronger with the Allies then with the Central Powers. It had always been that way with trade but with the war it became even greater. It was becoming increasingly difficult to trade with Germany because of the British blockade. Also trade with the Allies was growing due to the demand of war supplies being manufacturing in the United Sates.