27 Questions
Why did the U.S. find it difficult to maintain neutrality during World War I?
The sinking of British ships carrying American passengers
What was one reason for the U.S. to stay neutral in World War I?
The physical isolation of the U.S. from Europe
What event pushed the U.S. to declare war in April of 1917?
The Zimmermann Note
Why was it difficult for Americans to pick sides in World War I?
National heritage and ethnic diversity
Which factor made it almost impossible for the U.S. to stay neutral in World War I?
Outrage towards Britain
What was neutrality during World War I defined as?
Official fence-sitting position
What was one of the main reasons the United States was reluctant to get involved in World War I?
The U.S. wanted to maintain its neutrality and avoid war
What was the significance of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania for the United States?
Both a and b
What was the purpose of the Zimmermann Note sent by Germany to Mexico?
Both a and b
What was one of the key factors that led to the United States' financial interest in supporting the Allied Powers in World War I?
Both a and b
What was one of the reasons the United States felt a cultural connection with Britain during World War I?
Both a and b
What was one of the key factors that made it difficult for the United States to maintain neutrality in World War I?
All of the above
What event marked a turning point that pushed the United States to the brink of war in World War I?
Zimmermann Note
Why was the United States considered physically isolated from Europe during World War I?
Geographically, Europe was separated by an ocean from the U.S.
How did the sinking of British ships carrying American passengers impact the U.S. in World War I?
It contributed to increasing sympathy for Britain in the U.S.
Why did the national heritage and ethnic diversity of people in the United States make it challenging for them to pick sides in World War I?
Americans had strong cultural ties to both Germany and Britain.
What was one of the primary reasons the United States wanted to maintain neutrality during World War I?
To focus on growing industrialization and economic prosperity domestically.
Which event directly influenced the United States to declare war on Germany in April of 1917?
Zimmermann Note
How did the geographic distance between Europe and the United States contribute to the desire for neutrality?
The distance created a sense of security from European conflicts.
What was a significant factor that initially made it difficult for the U.S. to maintain neutrality in World War I?
The U.S. had a shared language and cultural bonds with Britain
What was a significant financial factor that eventually led the U.S. to support the Allied Powers?
The U.S. had loaned billions of dollars to the Allied Powers
What was the significance of German U-boats sinking British ocean liners like the Lusitania?
It caused outrage in the U.S. due to the loss of American civilian lives
What was the purpose of the Zimmermann Note sent by Germany to Mexico?
To convince Mexico to declare war on the U.S. and attack them
What was a significant factor that contributed to the U.S. public's negative perception of Germany during World War I?
The British media's portrayal of Germany as the 'big, bad, evil bully'
Which of the following was not a factor that initially made it difficult for the U.S. to maintain neutrality in World War I?
The U.S. had already loaned significant amounts to the Allied Powers
What was a key factor that eventually led the U.S. to declare war on Germany in April 1917?
Both the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmermann Note
Which of the following statements about the U.S.'s initial stance on World War I is incorrect?
The U.S. had more trade with the Central Powers than the Allies
Explore the events leading to the United States entering World War I, from attempts to stay neutral to the final declaration of war in April 1917. Learn about the sinking of the RMS Lusitania, the Zimmermann Note, and the reasons that made neutrality impossible.
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