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Why did the U.S. enter WWI?
Due to German guarantees to Mexico
Who was the leader of WWI?
Woodrow Wilson
Which committee was created to rally public support for the war during WWI?
The Committee on Public Information
What was the main reason behind Woodrow Wilson's request to Congress for a declaration of war against Germany in 1917?
Allied victory assurance
Which country declared unrestricted submarine warfare on American shipping during WWI?
Germany
What was one of the goals of Woodrow Wilson during WWI?
'To make the world safe for democracy'
What was the purpose of the 'Four-Minute Men' during World War I?
To deliver short patriotic speeches across the U.S. to rally support for the war effort
What was the significance of Goya's painting 'The Third of May 1808' during wartime?
It depicted the horrors of war and the brutality of the enemy, making it an effective propaganda piece
What was the purpose of the 'Labor Will Win the War' campaign during World War I?
To discourage workers from going on strike and to enforce a 'Work or Fight' rule
How did the Espionage Act of 1917 impact free speech during World War I?
It made it illegal to use disloyal language about the government or military
What was the significance of the 'Harlem Hellfighters' during World War I?
They were an elite unit of African-American soldiers who fought bravely on the frontlines
What were the 'Victory Gardens' that Americans were encouraged to plant during World War I?
Vegetable gardens that were grown in backyards to supplement the food supply and reduce dependence on rationed goods
Test your knowledge on the reasons for the United States' entry into World War I with questions on events such as Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare, the Zimmerman note, Allied victory impact on American loans, and the Russian revolution.
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