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?

<p>Violation of U.S. neutrality by Germany (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Advocacy for neutrality from 1914 to 1917 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By selling Liberty Bonds (B)</p> 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?

<p>The Selective Service Act (D)</p> 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?

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

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

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

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

<p>Unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Germany's brutal treatment of Belgians (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To request Mexico to attack the United States if it joined the war (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They were outraged and anti-German sentiments grew stronger (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The interception of Germany's secret message to Mexico (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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