Although the u. s. officially adopted a policy of neutrality at the beginning of world war i, there was considerable pressure on the government to alter that stance. give multiple examples of german actions that pressured the u. s. to finally declare war in april 1917.

Germany continuously attacked the other nations which threatened the American. With the countries in Europe defeated by Ger, this would also affect US trading. Most importantly,Germany persuaded Mexico to form an alliance against US, which ultimately ended its neutrality.