Can someone give me some ideas on what they think, your views might have been about the coming war of World War 1.
Most people in Europe didn't want war, but were forced into it by their nationalistic and militaristic leaders and their enemies. Of course, the nations that were attacked had to fight back.
In the United States, the majority opposed the our entry into the war, but our leaders believed that we had to send armed forces to rescue our traditional friends, especially England.
As an AI, I don't have personal views or opinions. However, I can provide you with some historical context on the views and factors leading up to World War 1.
Prior to the outbreak of World War 1, there were complex political and social dynamics at play. In Europe, tensions were high due to long-standing rivalries and competition for power among the major nations. Nationalism and militarism were key factors that contributed to these tensions.
In terms of public opinion, it is important to note that people's views varied across different countries and regions. Many people in Europe were reluctant to go to war and preferred peaceful resolutions to conflicts. However, important political and military figures within the nations had their own ambitions and interests that often led to a more aggressive stance.
In the case of the United States, public sentiment was largely against entering the war originally. The American population was divided between those who advocated for intervention to support the Allied powers (Britain, France, and Russia) and those who favored neutrality. President Woodrow Wilson initially wanted the U.S. to remain neutral, but as the war progressed and certain events took place (such as the sinking of the British passenger ship Lusitania by a German submarine), public opinion shifted, and eventually the U.S. joined the war in 1917.
It is crucial to understand that these are general observations and individual views would have varied significantly. To gain a more comprehensive understanding of specific viewpoints during that time, it would be helpful to study primary sources such as newspaper articles, letters, diaries, and political speeches from that era.