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During World War I, Germany unleashed a much improved version of an old weapon, the submarine, in its war-making effort against its enemies. Thoroughly modernized and nightmarishly effective, the submarines wielded by Germany causes great losses among Allied merchants and severely restricted sea-borne trade among the same.

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What side did Canada take in world war 1?

The first world war was waged between 1914 and 1918. The war was between the allies (non German European powers) and Germany. America kept out of direct commitment to the war (but it did trade with the allies) until 1917 when it sent troops to Europe on the side of the allies.


What nation set up a naval blockade of Germany ports?

During most of WW1, the US remained a neutral nation. It tried to trade with both Great Britain and Germany, but Britain didn't allow the US to trade with Germany, so it set up a blockade.


Why was President Wilson unwilling to cut off trade with Britain in World War I?

President Wilson was unwilling to cut off trade with Britain in World War 1 because the profitable trade with the Allies was extremely important to the United States.


What happened in 1914 which European powers were American businessmen ready to trade with?

In 1914, the outbreak of World War I significantly altered global trade dynamics. Prior to the war, American businessmen were primarily ready to trade with the major European powers, including Britain, France, and Germany. However, as the war progressed, the U.S. shifted its focus to trade with the Allies, particularly Britain and France, as they sought supplies and materials to support their war efforts. This shift marked the beginning of a substantial increase in American exports to these nations, setting the stage for the U.S. economic boom during the war.


US Business Interests in World War 1?

US Business Interests in world war one mainly centered around being able to continue to trade with Britain, France and the rest of the Allies. This had been hampered by Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare in the seas.

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How did the British blockade of Germany actually bring the neutral Americans closer to the allies?

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What countries does South Africa trade with?

South Africa trades with Japan, the U.S., Germany, China, UK, Netherlands, and all of its other allies


Germany used what weapon to stop this trade between the US traded goods with Europe?

they used the U-Boats also known as submarines


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Trade was restricted by the Continental System.


What circumstance led to an American posture in which true neutrality was dead?

the British blockade, which cut off US trade with Germany while supplies still flowed to the Allies


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5 compare the methods for increasing trade between countries and methods to restrict trade between countries?

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What are the allies and trade blocs of Argentina?

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Did the German takeover of Denmark and Norway threatened axis trade?

I believe you mean allied trade. It did affect the shipping supplies to the USSR. Axis was Germany Italy Japan ( the main ones). Allies werer the U.S, U.K, USSR. (the main ones)


Was met by british attempts such as the molasses act to restrict colonial trade?

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