US Involvement in WWI

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Why did the American public initially not support the United States entering World War I?

They believed it was a European conflict (correct)

They had strong alliances with Germany

They wanted to increase military spending

They were in favor of Moral Diplomacy

What was President Woodrow Wilson's approach to handling conflicts between countries?

Economic Sanctions

Moral Diplomacy (correct)

Neutrality Approach

Military Might

Why was it challenging for the United States to remain neutral during World War I?

The American public strongly supported entering the war

The United States had strong alliances with Great Britain and France

The United States passed the National Defense Act in 1916

The conflict forced the United States to quickly mobilize for war (correct)

What event led to the United States entering World War I in April 1917?

Violation of U.S. neutrality by Germany Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the United States' lack of preparedness to enter World War I?

Advocacy for neutrality from 1914 to 1917 Signup and view all the answers

What was one way the US government funded the military during WWI?

By selling Liberty Bonds Signup and view all the answers

Which act passed by the US government led to the drafting of young men into the military during WWI?

The Selective Service Act Signup and view all the answers

Who believed that Black Americans serving in the military during WWI would help in achieving equality in the US?

W.E.B. DuBois Signup and view all the answers

What event, involving a British ocean liner, contributed to strained relations between the US and Germany during WWI?

The sinking of the Lusitania Signup and view all the answers

Which factor ultimately led to the US entering World War I, despite initially declaring neutrality?

Unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason why the Allies quickly labeled Germany's actions as 'atrocities' during the war?

Germany's brutal treatment of Belgians Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Zimmerman Telegram sent by Germany?

To request Mexico to attack the United States if it joined the war Signup and view all the answers

How did the American public react after the publication of the Zimmerman Telegram?

They were outraged and anti-German sentiments grew stronger Signup and view all the answers

What significant event led to the United States entering World War I in April 1917?

The interception of Germany's secret message to Mexico Signup and view all the answers

How did American involvement in World War I impact the course of the war?

It dramatically changed the course of the war in favor of the Allies Signup and view all the answers

US Involvement in WWI

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Questions and Answers

Why did the American public initially not support the United States entering World War I?

What was President Woodrow Wilson's approach to handling conflicts between countries?

Why was it challenging for the United States to remain neutral during World War I?

What event led to the United States entering World War I in April 1917?

What was the main reason for the United States' lack of preparedness to enter World War I?

What was one way the US government funded the military during WWI?

Which act passed by the US government led to the drafting of young men into the military during WWI?

Who believed that Black Americans serving in the military during WWI would help in achieving equality in the US?

What event, involving a British ocean liner, contributed to strained relations between the US and Germany during WWI?

Which factor ultimately led to the US entering World War I, despite initially declaring neutrality?

What was the main reason why the Allies quickly labeled Germany's actions as 'atrocities' during the war?

What was the main purpose of the Zimmerman Telegram sent by Germany?

How did the American public react after the publication of the Zimmerman Telegram?

What significant event led to the United States entering World War I in April 1917?

How did American involvement in World War I impact the course of the war?

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