US Involvement in World War I

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>It increased military strength and approved warship construction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was it challenging for the United States to remain neutral during the early years of WWI?

<p>The country's military was smaller compared to European armies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the United States enter World War I?

<p>To fight for democracy and freedom for all people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Liberty Bonds during World War I?

<p>To raise funds quickly for the military (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who advocated for Black Americans to join the military during World War I?

<p>W.E.B. DuBois (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the United States declaring war on Germany?

<p>The sinking of the Lusitania (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What practice by Germany contributed to strained relations with the United States during World War I?

<p>Conducting unrestricted submarine warfare (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial reaction of the Allies to Germany's actions in Belgium?

<p>They labeled them as atrocities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Allies depict the Germans in their propaganda?

<p>As brutal killers and rapists. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Zimmerman Telegram sent by Germany to Mexico?

<p>To form an alliance with Mexico against the United States. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the interception of the Zimmerman Telegram affect the American public's sentiment towards Germany?

<p>It outraged the already anti-German public. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It dramatically changed the course of the war in favor of the Allies. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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