When news of the European war first reached the United States: -Pershing was already on his way with 15,000 troops. -most old-line Americans were sympathetic to the Central Powers. -Irish Americans leaned toward support for the Allies. -President Wilson immediately called on Congress to build up America's military strength. -Wilson sought to ensure that the United States could provide Great Britain and France as much financial assistance and supplies as possible.

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