Explanation:
President Wilson and the Congress perceived that Germany's declaration of submarine warfare on the 1st of February, 1917 was a way of subduing America's freedom and commerciality .This made the already agitating situation worse and increased the chances of America taking part in the war almost inevitable.
In 1917, the British intelligence intercepted a message of secret negotiations between Germany and Mexico planning on how to engage war with America with the catch being to gain financial support and territory.
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