Period: Unit 5: World War I When ww I erupted in 1914 most Americans saw no reason to involve themselves in the struggle among Europe’s imperialist powers and reaffirmed their belief in American exceptionalism as President Wilson proclaimed America’s neutrality 1.12 Mb. 5
V. I. Lenin The excerpt above could be used to support the thesis that During World War I, conscientious objectors to military service were often accused of disloyalty, and some conscientious objectors were sentenced to prison. However, other conscientious objectors were willing to accept noncombatant service 143.25 Kb. 1