World War I U.S. Military Involvement

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What technology did the Germans develop to move undetected underwater and sink enemy ships?

U-boats (correct)
Howitzers
Battleships
Convoys

Why did General Pershing resist assigning American soldiers to Allied units during World War I?

Disagreement with Allied military strategy and the belief that a defensive war wouldn't break the stalemate.
Advocacy for a more forceful and offensive approach compared to the Allies' defensive strategy.
The belief that the U.S. could demand a greater role in the peacemaking process by maintaining a separate army. (correct)
All of the above.

President Woodrow Wilson's call to make the world safe for democracy appealed to Americans' sense of:

Trust
Idealism (correct)
Individualism
Opportunity

What major event in 1917 dealt a significant blow to the Allies?

Russian Revolution (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the United States pass the Selective Service Act?

To establish a national draft (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the 369th Regiment during World War I?

It was an all-Black U.S. regiment actively engaged in combat. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why was the timing of the arrival of the American Expeditionary Force in Europe crucial for the Allies?

The Russians had just signed a peace treaty with Germany and exited the war. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the U.S. government assemble the substantial military force required for entry into World War I?

It implemented a national draft for men aged 21 to 30. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about fighting methods in World War I is NOT true?

The use of nuclear bombs didn't make the war more perilous. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What BEST explains the development of trench warfare in World War I?

The inability of troops to advance against modern weaponry. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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