US Entry into World War I
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What is the primary reason the United States initially wanted to stay neutral in World War I?

  • To protect American industry
  • To show solidarity with Germany
  • Because of physical isolation from Europe (correct)
  • To avoid conflict with Britain

    • What event ultimately pushed the U.S. to declare war in April of 1917?

  • The Battle of Verdun
  • The Zimmermann Note (correct)
  • The sinking of the RMS Lusitania
  • The invasion of Poland

    • What was a significant challenge for the U.S. in choosing to enter World War I?

  • The lack of military preparedness
  • The country's geographic location
  • The national heritage of its people (correct)
  • The economic benefits of war

    • What was the U.S. trying to achieve by staying neutral in World War I?

    <p>To avoid taking sides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the RMS Lusitania in the context of World War I?

    <p>It was a British ship carrying American passengers that was sunk by a German U-boat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the U.S. experience during World War I prior to entering the war?

    <p>Growing industry and financial stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation for the U.S. to stay neutral in World War I?

    <p>To avoid getting involved in a European conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major platform for President Woodrow Wilson's second term?

    <p>Maintaining America's neutrality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the U.S. have sympathies for England?

    <p>They shared a common language and cultural bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the English portray the Germans in their stories about the war?

    <p>As the big, bad, evil bullies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the U.S. have a financial interest in supporting the Allies?

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

    What were German U-boats doing that was against the rules of warfare?

    <p>Sinking British ocean liners without rescuing passengers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the British passenger ship that was sunk by a German U-boat?

    <p>RMS Lusitania</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the Zimmermann Note?

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

    When did the United States officially declare war?

    <p>April 1917</p> Signup and view all the answers

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