Chapter 4: From Neutrality to Involvement

Which country was NOT on the side of the Allies?

• British
• French
• Russians
• Spanish

Which was NOT an example concerning US neutrality before the war?

• Issues of trade
• Pro-British sentiment
• Freedom of the seas
• Pro-German sentiment

Which country was NOT on the side of the Central Powers?

• Japan
• Germany
• Austro Hungarian Empire 
• Ottoman Empire

In May, 1915 the British ship, the Lusitania, sank killing 128 Americans

• True
• False

The Sussex Pledge stated Spain would make sure all citizens are evacuated from ships before sinking them and was eventually passed by the British and Spain

• True
• False

What was NOT one of the top 3 reasons for the US to enter WWI? (We discussed these in class, one of these answers is really overrated and is subject to revisionist history)

• Resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare
• German activities within the US
• The Zimmerman Telegram
• The sinking of the Lusitania

Which statement is NOT true about the Zimmermann Telegram event?

• Telegram intercepted by the British and given to the US 
• Telegram intended for Mexico
• Telegram stated that Mexico would gain New Mexico, Texas and Arizona if they attack the US
• Mexico would join on the side of the Allies in response to the telegram

A Socialist is someone who believes wealth should be shared more equally and society should have more equality of opportunity

• True
• False

A doughboy was a British WWI soldier while a Tommy was a US WWI soldier

• True
• False

Most African American soldiers were in labor battalions

• True
• False