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Why did the U.S. find it difficult to maintain neutrality during World War I?
Why did the U.S. find it difficult to maintain neutrality during World War I?
- The building of sympathy towards Germany
- The growing industry and financial stability in the U.S.
- The sinking of British ships carrying American passengers (correct)
- The physical isolation of the U.S. from Europe
What was one reason for the U.S. to stay neutral in World War I?
What was one reason for the U.S. to stay neutral in World War I?
- The financial instability in Europe
- The U.S.'s alliance with Britain
- The physical isolation of the U.S. from Europe (correct)
- National heritage and ethnic diversity in the United States
What event pushed the U.S. to declare war in April of 1917?
What event pushed the U.S. to declare war in April of 1917?
- Financial stability in Europe
- Growing industry in the U.S.
- The Zimmermann Note (correct)
- The sinking of British ships
Why was it difficult for Americans to pick sides in World War I?
Why was it difficult for Americans to pick sides in World War I?
Which factor made it almost impossible for the U.S. to stay neutral in World War I?
Which factor made it almost impossible for the U.S. to stay neutral in World War I?
What was neutrality during World War I defined as?
What was neutrality during World War I defined as?
What was one of the main reasons the United States was reluctant to get involved in World War I?
What was one of the main reasons the United States was reluctant to get involved in World War I?
What was the significance of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania for the United States?
What was the significance of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania for the United States?
What was the purpose of the Zimmermann Note sent by Germany to Mexico?
What was the purpose of the Zimmermann Note sent by Germany to Mexico?
What was one of the key factors that led to the United States' financial interest in supporting the Allied Powers in World War I?
What was one of the key factors that led to the United States' financial interest in supporting the Allied Powers in World War I?
What was one of the reasons the United States felt a cultural connection with Britain during World War I?
What was one of the reasons the United States felt a cultural connection with Britain during World War I?
What was one of the key factors that made it difficult for the United States to maintain neutrality in World War I?
What was one of the key factors that made it difficult for the United States to maintain neutrality in World War I?
What event marked a turning point that pushed the United States to the brink of war in World War I?
What event marked a turning point that pushed the United States to the brink of war in World War I?
Why was the United States considered physically isolated from Europe during World War I?
Why was the United States considered physically isolated from Europe during World War I?
How did the sinking of British ships carrying American passengers impact the U.S. in World War I?
How did the sinking of British ships carrying American passengers impact the U.S. in World War I?
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?
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?
What was one of the primary reasons the United States wanted to maintain neutrality during World War I?
What was one of the primary reasons the United States wanted to maintain neutrality during World War I?
Which event directly influenced the United States to declare war on Germany in April of 1917?
Which event directly influenced the United States to declare war on Germany in April of 1917?
How did the geographic distance between Europe and the United States contribute to the desire for neutrality?
How did the geographic distance between Europe and the United States contribute to the desire for neutrality?
What was a significant factor that initially made it difficult for the U.S. to maintain neutrality in World War I?
What was a significant factor that initially made it difficult for the U.S. to maintain neutrality in World War I?
What was a significant financial factor that eventually led the U.S. to support the Allied Powers?
What was a significant financial factor that eventually led the U.S. to support the Allied Powers?
What was the significance of German U-boats sinking British ocean liners like the Lusitania?
What was the significance of German U-boats sinking British ocean liners like the Lusitania?
What was the purpose of the Zimmermann Note sent by Germany to Mexico?
What was the purpose of the Zimmermann Note sent by Germany to Mexico?
What was a significant factor that contributed to the U.S. public's negative perception of Germany during World War I?
What was a significant factor that contributed to the U.S. public's negative perception of Germany during World War I?
Which of the following was not a factor that initially made it difficult for the U.S. to maintain neutrality in World War I?
Which of the following was not a factor that initially made it difficult for the U.S. to maintain neutrality in World War I?
What was a key factor that eventually led the U.S. to declare war on Germany in April 1917?
What was a key factor that eventually led the U.S. to declare war on Germany in April 1917?
Which of the following statements about the U.S.'s initial stance on World War I is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about the U.S.'s initial stance on World War I is incorrect?
