During the 19th century, the US had managed to avoid all the wars and disputes that were going on in Europe. When World War broke out in 1914 Europe, the US hoped not to get involved The war was between Britain, Fran and Russia on one side, and Germany, Austria, and Turkey on the other However, when British ships carrying American passengers were sunk by German submarines, the could no longer by. Two million American soldiers were sent to France to help the allies in early 1918. This gave the allies the advantage, and in November 1918 Germany surrendered. After the war, US was more determined than ever not to get involved in another European War.