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Why did the sinking of British ships, like the RMS Lusitania, push the U.S. to the brink of war?
Why did the sinking of British ships, like the RMS Lusitania, push the U.S. to the brink of war?
What factor made it almost impossible for the U.S. to remain neutral during World War I?
What factor made it almost impossible for the U.S. to remain neutral during World War I?
What event finally led the U.S. to declare war in April 1917?
What event finally led the U.S. to declare war in April 1917?
What was the key reason for the U.S. wanting to stay neutral in World War I?
What was the key reason for the U.S. wanting to stay neutral in World War I?
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How did the sinking of British ships impact U.S. sentiment towards entering World War I?
How did the sinking of British ships impact U.S. sentiment towards entering World War I?
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Why did the U.S. find it hard to pick sides in World War I?
Why did the U.S. find it hard to pick sides in World War I?
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What aspect of the U.S.'s situation during World War I made involvement seem unnecessary?
What aspect of the U.S.'s situation during World War I made involvement seem unnecessary?
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Why did the United States get involved in WWI, despite President Woodrow Wilson's initial stance on neutrality?
Why did the United States get involved in WWI, despite President Woodrow Wilson's initial stance on neutrality?
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What role did the sinking of the Lusitania play in the United States' decision to enter WWI?
What role did the sinking of the Lusitania play in the United States' decision to enter WWI?
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What was the purpose of the Zimmermann Note sent by Germany during WWI?
What was the purpose of the Zimmermann Note sent by Germany during WWI?
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Which country did Germany attempt to ally with against the United States, as revealed in the Zimmermann Note?
Which country did Germany attempt to ally with against the United States, as revealed in the Zimmermann Note?
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How did common bonds between the United States and England influence American public opinion during WWI?
How did common bonds between the United States and England influence American public opinion during WWI?
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What significant impact did financial reasons have on the United States' decision to support the Allied Powers in WWI?
What significant impact did financial reasons have on the United States' decision to support the Allied Powers in WWI?
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How did Germany's use of submarines differ in WWI compared to earlier conflicts involving submarines?
How did Germany's use of submarines differ in WWI compared to earlier conflicts involving submarines?
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Which event served as a 'rallying cry' for the United States to join WWI?
Which event served as a 'rallying cry' for the United States to join WWI?
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