WWI AND THE U.S.

America enters World War I

Multiple Choice

Prior to its military involvement in both the War of 1812 and World War I, the United States attempted to maintain a policy of

• alliances

• internationalism

• collective security

• neutrality

Multiple Choice

The United States became directly involved in World War I as a result of Germany’s

• negotiation of an alliance with Russia

• threat to spread the war to the Middle East

• resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare

Open Ended

Why would an alliance between Germany and Mexico pose a threat to American territory?

Multiple Choice

In his war message to Congress, President Woodrow Wilson urged the United States to enter World War I in order to

• protect the empires of European countries

• stop a British attack on the United States

• make the world safe for democracy

Multiple Choice

Which idea is best expressed by this poster?

• mercantilism

• imperialism

• patriotism