“Economic interests led to the entry of the US into the First World War.” To what extent do you agree with this statement?

The question requires that candidates consider the merits or otherwise of the statement that economic interests led to the US entry into the First World War. Reasons for US entry may predate the timeframe, but they must be clearly linked to the issue raised in the question. Candidates may refer to economic interests of American banks wanting to insure repayment of loans to the Allies and of American armament manufacturers and other industries in the US that had profited from selling to the Allies and who would continue to profit from US entry. Other reasons for US entry could be the resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare by the German Navy, the proposed alliance with Mexico in the Zimmerman Telegram, and Wilson’s desire to be at the peace table when the war was over. While other relevant factors may be referred to, the bulk of the response will remain on the issue raised in the question. Candidates may agree, partly agree or disagree with the statement.