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What was the main reason the United States entered World War I?
What was the main reason the United States entered World War I?
Which event is considered the immediate cause of World War I?
Which event is considered the immediate cause of World War I?
What was the primary cause for the U.S. entering World War I?
What was the primary cause for the U.S. entering World War I?
What was the primary reason the U.S. initially chose to remain neutral in World War I?
What was the primary reason the U.S. initially chose to remain neutral in World War I?
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Which technology was NOT used during World War I?
Which technology was NOT used during World War I?
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Which country intercepted the Zimmerman Telegram and informed the US?
Which country intercepted the Zimmerman Telegram and informed the US?
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What was the purpose of alliances prior to World War I?
What was the purpose of alliances prior to World War I?
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What was the Selective Service Act of 1917?
What was the Selective Service Act of 1917?
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What was a key reason for the U.S. adopting the Selective Service Act of 1917?
What was a key reason for the U.S. adopting the Selective Service Act of 1917?
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Which nations were part of the Central Power Triple Alliance?
Which nations were part of the Central Power Triple Alliance?
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What was the main reason for the German use of unrestricted submarine warfare?
What was the main reason for the German use of unrestricted submarine warfare?
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What was the primary form of warfare used on the Western Front?
What was the primary form of warfare used on the Western Front?
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Why was the Zimmerman Telegram significant in the U.S. decision to enter WWI?
Why was the Zimmerman Telegram significant in the U.S. decision to enter WWI?
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What was the purpose of alliances prior to World War I?
What was the purpose of alliances prior to World War I?
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Who was Gavrilo Princip?
Who was Gavrilo Princip?
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When did the United States declare war on Germany?
When did the United States declare war on Germany?
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Study Notes
World War I Causes and Events
- German Unrestricted Submarine Warfare: Germany's primary goal was to break the British blockade by attacking all ships, including neutral ones, without warning. This action significantly contributed to the U.S. entrance into the war.
U.S. Entry into WWI
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Lusitania Sinking: The sinking of this British passenger ship by a German submarine in 1915 fueled anti-German sentiment in the U.S. but did not immediately lead to war.
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Zimmerman Telegram: A crucial factor. Germany's offer to Mexico to regain lost territories if Mexico allied with Germany was intercepted by Britain and relayed to the U.S., galvanizing American public opinion and contributing to the US declaration of war.
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German Unrestricted Submarine Warfare (again): This resumed policy, targeting American ships, further pushed the U.S. towards war.
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Declaration of War: The U.S. declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917.
World War I Technologies and Figures
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New Technologies: Tanks, U-boats, and machine guns were all utilized during WWI, but the atomic bomb was not.
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Gavrilo Princip: The assassin of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, triggering a chain of events that led to the war. He was a member of the Black Hand.
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President Woodrow Wilson: President of the U.S. during WWI.
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Selective Service Act of 1917: This act established a draft system in the U.S. to build a larger military force.
WWI Fronts and Alliances
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Eastern Front: This front was primarily fought between Germany and Russia.
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Western Front: Characterized by trench warfare.
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Central Powers: Composed of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.
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Allied Powers: Largely comprised of Britain, France, Russia (until the Russian Revolution), and the U.S.
Other Key WWI Concepts
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Treaty of Versailles: Not mentioned in the Q&A; a peace treaty following WWI is notable but not a direct answer to any question.
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The Lusitania: A British passenger ship that was sunk by a German submarine during WWI.
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Wilson's Fourteen Points: President Wilson's plan for achieving lasting peace after WWI.
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Alliances: Alliances created prior to the war involved agreements for mutual defense and support among nations.
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Immediate Cause of WWI: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
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U.S. Neutrality: An initial stance with no significant stake in the outcome until factors like German unrestricted submarine warfare pushed them to join the war.
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Country Intercepting the Zimmerman Telegram: Britain.
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Location of Versailles: France.
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Explore the key causes and events that led to the United States' involvement in World War I. From Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare to the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman Telegram, these events shaped American sentiment and decision-making. Test your knowledge of this pivotal moment in history.
