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?

    <p>Russian Revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the United States pass the Selective Service Act?

    <p>To establish a national draft</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It was an all-Black U.S. regiment actively engaged in combat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Russians had just signed a peace treaty with Germany and exited the war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It implemented a national draft for men aged 21 to 30.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The use of nuclear bombs didn't make the war more perilous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The inability of troops to advance against modern weaponry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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