cr-ww1

= = =__Americans Take Sides__=

-Many Americans supported one side or the other. Many of the 8 million German Americans supported their homeland. Many of the nations 4.5 million Irish Americans supported the Central Powers. Many Americans valued the heritage, language, and political similarities they shared with Britain. Others treasured America's link with France, who was a great Allie during the Revolutionary War. America stayed neutral for more than two years.