Why did the United States side with Serbia in WWI?

The United States did not side with Serbia in 1914, that is at the start of the war. By the time the United States entered the war, in April 1917 [1], Serbia had been largely overrun by the Austrians. read more

The United States did not side with Serbia in 1914, that is at the start of the war. By the time the United States entered the war, in April 1917, Serbia had been largely overrun by the Austrians. The Austrians overran Serbia by 1815, with the help of their allies. read more

Under President Woodrow Wilson, the United States remained neutral until 1917 and then entered the war on the side of the Allied powers (the United Kingdom, France, and Russia). The experience of World War I had a major impact on US domestic politics, culture, and society. read more

The United States declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917, over 2 1 ⁄ 2 years after World War I started. A ceasefire and Armistice was declared on November 11, 1918. Before entering the war, the U.S. had remained neutral, though it had been an important supplier to Great Britain and the other Allied powers. read more