Why did most Americans who paid attention to events abroad favor the Allies over the Central Powers?

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America had close cultural ties to Britain, such as a shared language and legal system, and many Americans had ancestral ties to Britain. As a result, they felt a sense of kinship with the British and were more likely to support their cause. Additionally, German actions such as unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram, which proposed a German-Mexican alliance against the United States, further turned public opinion against the Central Powers.

Why Did Most Americans Who Paid Attention to Events Abroad