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What was the indirect cause of controversy over U.S. entry into World War I?
What was the indirect cause of controversy over U.S. entry into World War I?
- The sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat (correct)
- The signing of the Sussex Pledge by Germany
- The signing of the Treaty of Brest Litovsk by Russia
- The interception of the Zimmerman Letter
What did the Sussex Pledge commit Germany to?
What did the Sussex Pledge commit Germany to?
- Targeting passenger ships
- Continuing unrestricted submarine warfare
- Changing its naval warfare policy (correct)
- Avoiding conflict with Russia
What was the content of the intercepted Zimmerman Letter?
What was the content of the intercepted Zimmerman Letter?
- Requesting military aid from Mexico in case of war with Russia
- Offering support to Russia in exchange for joining forces against the U.S.
- Suggesting a peace treaty between Germany and the U.S.
- Proposing a German-Mexican alliance against the U.S. and promising Mexico territories if the U.S. entered the war (correct)
What led to the U.S. declaration of war on Germany in World War I?
What led to the U.S. declaration of war on Germany in World War I?
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What did Russia give to Germany in the Treaty of Brest Litovsk?
What did Russia give to Germany in the Treaty of Brest Litovsk?
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