AP United States and World War I (5 steps)

All of the following events prepared America for war against Germany except?

• The Sussex Pledge

• the German policy concerning the U-Boats in 1917

• The sinking of the Lusitanoa

• The Zimmerman Telegram

The French were opposed to many of Wilson's 14 points because

• They were fundamentally opposed to the creation of a world body such as a league of Nations

• THey were angry that Wilson had insisted that Germany not take part in the creation of the treaty

• French diplomats had little respect for Wilsdon and his American counterparts

• The fourteen points disagree fundamentally with what the French felt should be contained in the fourteen points

After America declared war in 1917...

• ration cards were issued to all families

• Camps were set up to hold troublesome Americans of German background

• Drills took place in American cities to prepare Americans from possible attacks

• Movie stars and other celebrities helped to sell liberty bonds to the American Public

Some critics maintained that the United States had no right to be outraged over the sinking of the Lusitania because....

• The Lusitania was carrying contraband which meant that it could be legally sunk

• The Germans had sunk passenger ships in the past

• The Germans had placed advertisement in the American Newspapers warning Americans

• A and B

• All of the answers are correct

Many Senators were opposed to American Entry into the League of Nations because...

• They feared that the United States would end up financing the organization

• They feared ye U.S. Army would be sent into action on League of Nations business without congressional Authorization

• American opinion polls demonstrated that the Americans opposed entry to the league of Nations

• They feared that the Russians and the Germans would dominate the league

Which of the following was a significant result of the First world war

• An increase in international influence of the United States

• A decrease of influence of the United States

• The Conquest of New territories for the American Empire

• The loss of American overseas Possesionsm

Supporters of the League of Nations. saw it as means to

• rebuild territories devastated by the war

• Assist new nations released from colonial domination

• Provide stability and security to the post world war

• Rebuild the pre war alliance systems

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and his supporters opposed the League of Nations because they believed that the league would...

• encourage the spread of Bolshevism from the Soviet Union

• Reduce American Sovereignty

• Reduce the influence influence of President Wilson

• Prevent Americans from trading

Briefly Explain ONE example of the steps the American Government took to mobilize the American People During the First World War

Briefly Explain Second example of the steps the American Government took to mobilize the American People During the First World War