Why would the United States enter a global war that consisted of European countries and their colonies? 1. The United States entered the war when the Central Powers taunted the inabilities of the American government.
2. The United States saw itself as a global police officer that could bring an end to the violence happening around the world.

3. The United States saw World War I as a way to enrich its own pockets by selling resources to the highest bidder.
4. The United States suffered not only financial losses at sea, but also loss of life which it felt it had to avenge.