Come On In, America: The United States in World War I

This history investigates why the United States entered World War I and what the war changed at home. It begins with the 1917 declaration of war on Germany, including submarine attacks on American ships and the more complex reasons behind the decision. The book considers the country’s stated fight for democracy alongside racial segregation, restrictions on dissent and espionage, and growing influence for bankers and industrial leaders. It also addresses the war’s effect on labor rights.