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__Americans Take Sides__ 

In the beginning the United States fought to remain neutral. They succeeded for a period of two years before they were essentially dragged into the war. many Americans favored British ideals but as a whole America was divided. At first a small group of Americans officiallypronounced themselves "Pro- British." The british worked long and hard to gain Americansupport. Both sides used propaganda. German propaganda was basically anti- Russian anddidn't appeal to most Americans. British propaganda was actually skillful and efficient.It wasn'tlong before the rest of the Americans leaned towards siding with the Allies. American businessinterests also supported the british. Several American banks began to invest in an allied victory.Over all there were few Americans that were Pro- German.