US Involvement in World War I

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What was President Woodrow Wilson's approach to conflict resolution?

Moral Diplomacy (correct)

Militaristic Intervention

Isolationism

Economic Sanctions

Why did the United States initially declare neutrality in World War I?

Because it was a purely European conflict

Because of public opposition to entering the war (correct)

Because of a formal alliance with the Central Powers

Because of economic interests in Europe

What was the purpose of the National Defense Act of 1916?

To impose economic sanctions on Germany

To increase the military and build more warships (correct)

To reduce the size of the US military

To declare war on Germany

Why did the United States have to quickly mobilize for war in 1917?

Because it had not been well-prepared for war Signup and view all the answers

When did the United States enter World War I?

April 1917 Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Germany's brutal invasion of Belgium?

Thousands of Belgians were killed during the war Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the anti-German propaganda campaigns in the United States from 1915-1917?

To fuel anti-German sentiments among the American public Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Germany's plan to keep the United States out of the war?

The publication of the Zimmerman Telegram outraged the American public Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the United States' entry into World War I?

The entrance of the United States dramatically changed the course of the war Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919?

Germany was forced to accept blame for the war and paved the way for World War II Signup and view all the answers

How did the US government raise $33 billion in two years?

By selling Liberty Bonds, increasing income taxes, and taxing luxury goods Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Selective Service Act of 1917?

To draft young men into the military Signup and view all the answers

Why did many African Americans join the military during World War I?

To fight for democracy and equality Signup and view all the answers

What event contributed to the deterioration of US-Germany relations?

The sinking of the Lusitania Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917?

To bring about the end of the war Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What was President Woodrow Wilson's approach to conflict resolution?

Why did the United States initially declare neutrality in World War I?

What was the purpose of the National Defense Act of 1916?

Why did the United States have to quickly mobilize for war in 1917?

When did the United States enter World War I?

What was the result of Germany's brutal invasion of Belgium?

What was the purpose of the anti-German propaganda campaigns in the United States from 1915-1917?

What was the outcome of Germany's plan to keep the United States out of the war?

What was the impact of the United States' entry into World War I?

What was the result of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919?

How did the US government raise $33 billion in two years?

What was the purpose of the Selective Service Act of 1917?

Why did many African Americans join the military during World War I?

What event contributed to the deterioration of US-Germany relations?

What was the main reason for Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917?

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US Involvement in World War I

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Questions and Answers

What was President Woodrow Wilson's approach to conflict resolution?

Why did the United States initially declare neutrality in World War I?

What was the purpose of the National Defense Act of 1916?

Why did the United States have to quickly mobilize for war in 1917?

When did the United States enter World War I?

What was the result of Germany's brutal invasion of Belgium?

What was the purpose of the anti-German propaganda campaigns in the United States from 1915-1917?

What was the outcome of Germany's plan to keep the United States out of the war?

What was the impact of the United States' entry into World War I?

What was the result of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919?

How did the US government raise $33 billion in two years?

What was the purpose of the Selective Service Act of 1917?

Why did many African Americans join the military during World War I?

What event contributed to the deterioration of US-Germany relations?

What was the main reason for Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917?

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