There are several factors which caused the intervention of the United States during World Word I. One of the most determining factors was the sinking of the British ship the Lusitania heading for Britain from New York by a German U-boat in an effort to prevent supplies arriving to Britain; a total of 1195 died in the sinking including 128 Americans. Although many considered the sinking of the Lusitania a determining factor for the United States to enter World War I there were other points to consider. First the United States had immense investments with Britain and France; the United States believed if these two countries were to lose the war then it would be nearly impossible to get money back from either of these two causing an economic collapse. The British and French were also buying all their weapons from the United States on a loan increasing their debt with us. Politics also had its share of influence in the decision. After Wilson learned of the intentions of Teddy Roosevelt to run for another term he felt threatened and announced a preparedness plan and possibly the entry into World War I. This would allow the United States to take world stage and establish themselves as a world power. Lastly, the Zimmerman Telegram which was intercepted by British intelligence and sent to the United States. In it Germany proposed an alliance with Mexico; they were to fight at the home front and Germany was to provide financial support, this would also allow Mexico to re-conquer New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona. The United States became furious and ultimately decided to plunge into war with Europe. The Treaty of Versailles was drafted by a team of about 150 advisors which more than a treaty was more like a written punishment for Germany both financially and territorially. Not only did the Allied forces wanted Germany to fully recognized its responsibility of the war but it also demanded financial restoration adding up to $33 billion which was well over their...