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What was the primary reason the American public did not support the United States entering World War I?
What was the primary reason the American public did not support the United States entering World War I?
- They had strong alliances with the Central Powers.
- They wanted to prove military might.
- They believed it was a European conflict. (correct)
- They supported the Moral Diplomacy advocated by President Wilson.
Why did the United States declare neutrality under the Neutrality Act of 1914?
Why did the United States declare neutrality under the Neutrality Act of 1914?
- To avoid getting involved in European conflicts. (correct)
- To showcase military superiority.
- To align with the Allies.
- To support the Central Powers.
What was President Woodrow Wilson's approach, known as Moral Diplomacy, towards conflicts?
What was President Woodrow Wilson's approach, known as Moral Diplomacy, towards conflicts?
- It promoted aggressive military tactics.
- It involved forming alliances for military interventions.
- It emphasized diplomatic solutions over military actions. (correct)
- It focused on isolating the country diplomatically.
How did the National Defense Act passed in June 1916 impact the United States' military readiness for World War I?
How did the National Defense Act passed in June 1916 impact the United States' military readiness for World War I?
Why was it challenging for the United States to remain neutral during the early years of WWI?
Why was it challenging for the United States to remain neutral during the early years of WWI?
Why did the United States enter World War I?
Why did the United States enter World War I?
What was the purpose of Liberty Bonds during World War I?
What was the purpose of Liberty Bonds during World War I?
Who advocated for Black Americans to join the military during World War I?
Who advocated for Black Americans to join the military during World War I?
What event led to the United States declaring war on Germany?
What event led to the United States declaring war on Germany?
What practice by Germany contributed to strained relations with the United States during World War I?
What practice by Germany contributed to strained relations with the United States during World War I?
What was the initial reaction of the Allies to Germany's actions in Belgium?
What was the initial reaction of the Allies to Germany's actions in Belgium?
How did the Allies depict the Germans in their propaganda?
How did the Allies depict the Germans in their propaganda?
What was the purpose of the Zimmerman Telegram sent by Germany to Mexico?
What was the purpose of the Zimmerman Telegram sent by Germany to Mexico?
How did the interception of the Zimmerman Telegram affect the American public's sentiment towards Germany?
How did the interception of the Zimmerman Telegram affect the American public's sentiment towards Germany?
What was the impact of the United States' entry into World War I?
What was the impact of the United States' entry into World War I?
