United States Entry into World War I
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>National heritage and ethnic diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor made it almost impossible for the U.S. to stay neutral in World War I?

    <p>Outrage towards Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was neutrality during World War I defined as?

    <p>Official fence-sitting position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main reasons the United States was reluctant to get involved in World War I?

    <p>The U.S. wanted to maintain its neutrality and avoid war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania for the United States?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Zimmermann Note sent by Germany to Mexico?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key factors that led to the United States' financial interest in supporting the Allied Powers in World War I?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the reasons the United States felt a cultural connection with Britain during World War I?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key factors that made it difficult for the United States to maintain neutrality in World War I?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event marked a turning point that pushed the United States to the brink of war in World War I?

    <p>Zimmermann Note</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the United States considered physically isolated from Europe during World War I?

    <p>Geographically, Europe was separated by an ocean from the U.S.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the sinking of British ships carrying American passengers impact the U.S. in World War I?

    <p>It contributed to increasing sympathy for Britain in the U.S.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Americans had strong cultural ties to both Germany and Britain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the primary reasons the United States wanted to maintain neutrality during World War I?

    <p>To focus on growing industrialization and economic prosperity domestically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event directly influenced the United States to declare war on Germany in April of 1917?

    <p>Zimmermann Note</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the geographic distance between Europe and the United States contribute to the desire for neutrality?

    <p>The distance created a sense of security from European conflicts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant factor that initially made it difficult for the U.S. to maintain neutrality in World War I?

    <p>The U.S. had a shared language and cultural bonds with Britain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant financial factor that eventually led the U.S. to support the Allied Powers?

    <p>The U.S. had loaned billions of dollars to the Allied Powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of German U-boats sinking British ocean liners like the Lusitania?

    <p>It caused outrage in the U.S. due to the loss of American civilian lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Zimmermann Note sent by Germany to Mexico?

    <p>To convince Mexico to declare war on the U.S. and attack them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant factor that contributed to the U.S. public's negative perception of Germany during World War I?

    <p>The British media's portrayal of Germany as the 'big, bad, evil bully'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was not a factor that initially made it difficult for the U.S. to maintain neutrality in World War I?

    <p>The U.S. had already loaned significant amounts to the Allied Powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key factor that eventually led the U.S. to declare war on Germany in April 1917?

    <p>Both the sinking of the <em>Lusitania</em> and the Zimmermann Note</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the U.S.'s initial stance on World War I is incorrect?

    <p>The U.S. had more trade with the Central Powers than the Allies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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