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What was the triggering event that led the United States to declare war on Germany?
What was the triggering event that led the United States to declare war on Germany?
- The return of Mexican lands lost to the U.S. in the 19th century
- Germany's decision to revive unrestricted submarine warfare (correct)
- America's sympathy towards the war
- Germany's attempt to recruit Mexico to join the war
What slogan did Woodrow Wilson use during his re-election campaign in 1916?
What slogan did Woodrow Wilson use during his re-election campaign in 1916?
- America: A nation of immigrants
- Avoiding foreign entanglements
- Neutrality means sympathy
- He kept us out of war (correct)
What did American neutrality during World War I imply?
What did American neutrality during World War I imply?
- It indicated support for the German war aims
- It was a sign of disinterest in European affairs
- It meant avoiding any involvement in the war
- It did not mean indifference or apathy (correct)
Why were American politicians initially hesitant to get involved in World War I?
Why were American politicians initially hesitant to get involved in World War I?
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What event prompted the United States to enter the war against Germany and Austria-Hungary?
What event prompted the United States to enter the war against Germany and Austria-Hungary?
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What impact did the American commitment have on the Allies?
What impact did the American commitment have on the Allies?
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What role did the interception of the telegram play in the lead-up to the U.S. entry into the war?
What role did the interception of the telegram play in the lead-up to the U.S. entry into the war?
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How did America's involvement in World War I impact its global standing?
How did America's involvement in World War I impact its global standing?
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