What is the best summary of the first paragraph of "how we entered world war i"? the united states was not considered a great power until it entered world war i, thus beginning its continual involvement in world affairs. the spanish-american war gave the united states a basis of power so it could enter world war i as a great power. the united states entered world war i as a great power but has not influenced world affairs in the same way since. the united states has always been considered a great power, despite its desire to withdraw from world affairs?

The United States entered World War 1 to interact with world affairs, being more active within it's fellow allies, being a great power, this was important in order to help our allies win the war. Despite it's consideration of halting it's involvement with world affairs." Hope this helped! Thanks!~Steve

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The best summary of the first paragraph of "how we entered world war I" can be that the before war begins, the United States was not considered a great power until it entered world war I, thus beginning its continual involvement in world affairs.  

Further Explanation:-

It was the date of April 2, 1917, when the United States entered the tournament of showcasing world power as a new contender and from which many have not since inspite of many attempts that were made continuously and were able to withdraw. Until United States entered World-War 1, United States was never seen as global power and were not regarded as Great powers and not only world, The Americans themselves never thought of themselves as superpower and the beginning of American entry to the war brought the beginning of the country which then took part in Majority of the global affairs around the world. The first half of the 19th century saw the shift of powers in the world globally as there was a shift in International Balance which took place as the powers shifted from Europe to other countries of the world. Britain was one country which was ruling on the majority of the countries around the world during that period of time but the fall of Great Britain saw on governing seat vacated and the United States quickly grabbed onto the opportunity.  

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Answer Details

Grade – High School

Subject – History

Chapter – How US Entered the World

Keywords –United States,World-War 1, Americans, Majority, International, Balance, Great Britain, globally, powers