The United States entered World War I in 1917 on the side of Britain and France after a German expeditionary force occupied several neutral islands in the Caribbean.

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The United States entered World War I in 1917, but not because of a German expeditionary force occupying neutral islands in the Caribbean. The reasons for US involvement in the war were a combination of Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare, the Zimmerman Telegram, and the desire to uphold democratic values and protect American interests.

The United States Entered World War I in 1917 on the Side