US Involvement in World War I Quiz

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Which event triggered the conflict in Europe in the summer of 1914?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (correct)

The declaration of war by the United States

The invasion of Belgium by Germany

The death of Ellen Wilson

Which countries were part of the Central Powers in World War I?

United States, Britain, France

Britain, France, Russia

Italy, Japan, United States

Germany, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Ottoman Empire (correct)

Why did Woodrow Wilson initially declare neutrality for the United States in the conflict?

To support the Central Powers

To avoid involvement in any international conflicts

To prevent arguments over the European war from dividing American society (correct)

To align with Britain, France, and Russia

What role did the United States play in terms of trade and finance during the early stages of World War I?

Trading with Europe and loaning money to Europe Signup and view all the answers

What led to the United States entering the First World War?

Germany's decision to sink American ships Signup and view all the answers

What prompted President Woodrow Wilson to ask for a declaration of war?

Germany's sinking of American ships Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributed significantly to the growth of the American military force during the war?

Adoption of conscription Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of American entry on the First World War?

It helped turn the tide of the war in the Allies' favor Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for Germany's decision to sink American ships in early 1917?

To keep American ships from reaching Britain and France Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of Germany's decision to sink American ships in early 1917?

President Woodrow Wilson asked for a declaration of war Signup and view all the answers

What led to the United States having one of the largest armies in the world during the war?

Adoption of conscription Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the American military force's growth during the war?

It helped turn the tide of the war in the Allies' favor Signup and view all the answers

US Involvement in World War I Quiz

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