15 Questions
Which act allowed the US government to draft young men into the military during World War I?
The Selective Service Act
Approximately how many Black Americans served in segregated units during World War I?
400,000
Why did the United States enter World War I?
To fight for democracy and freedom
What event in 1915 strained the diplomatic relationship between the United States and Germany?
The sinking of the Lusitania
What type of propaganda did the Allies produce to depict Germans as brutal killers and rapists?
Atrocity propaganda
Which countries made up the Central Powers during World War I?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
Under the Neutrality Act of 1914, what was the United States' stance on World War I?
The United States declared neutrality
What was President Woodrow Wilson's approach to conflicts between countries?
Diplomatic discussions
What act did the United States pass in June 1916 to increase its military and approve the construction of additional warships?
National Defense Act
How did the United States fund its military during World War I?
Increased personal and corporate income taxes
Which event led to the United States entering World War I?
The interception of the Zimmerman Telegram
Who reached out to Mexico requesting their involvement in attacking the United States?
Arthur Zimmerman
What did Germany promise Mexico if the Central Powers were victorious in the war?
Regaining control of Texas and other lands lost to the United States
When did the United States enter World War I?
April 1917
What event marked the end of World War I?
The signing of the armistice on November 11, 1918
Discover how the United States became involved in World War I and the factors that led to their decision to enter the conflict. Test your knowledge on the alliances, neutrality, and key events that ultimately brought the US into the global conflict.
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