World War 1

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

• (1)  neutrality

• (2)  internationalism

• (3)  collective security

• (4)  détente

“. . . The United States must be neutral in fact as well as in name. . .”                                                    — message to U.S. Senate, 1914

“. . . America can not be an ostrich with its head in the sand. . . .”                                               — address in Des Moines, Iowa, 1916

“. . . The world must be made safe for democracy. . . .”       — address to Congress asking for a declaration of war, April 2, 1917

What do these statements demonstrate about President Wilson during the three years before the United States entered World War I?

• (1)  He gradually changed his foreign policy goals.

• (2)  He eagerly became involved in a war.

• (3)  He abused the principle of separation of powers.

• (4)  He was consistent in his policy of strict neutrality.

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

• (1)  negotiation of an alliance with Russia

• (2)  threat to spread the war to the Middle East

• (3)  resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare

• (4)  acquisition of new African colonies

Before entry into World War I and before entry into World War II, the United States adopted foreign policies that

• (1)stopped the spread of European aggression

• (2)supported peace efforts of international organizations

• (3)favored democratic nations but were officially neutral

• (4)encouraged war by signing collective security treaties

Which action by Germany prompted the United States to enter World War I?

• (1)attacking British shipping

• (2)forming an alliance with Austria-Hungary

• (3)resuming unrestricted submarine warfare

• (4)invading France

A major reason the United States entered World War I was to

• (1)maintain freedom of the seas

• (2)stop impressment of United States sailors

• (3)protect United States cities from foreign attacks

• (4)counter a German invasion of Latin America

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

• (1)  protect the empires of European countries

• (2)  create a new world government

   

• (3)  make the world safe for democracy

• (4)  stop a British attack on the United States

Which geographic feature most influenced the ability of the United States to protect its mainland from attack during World War I?

• (1)Gulf of Mexico

• (2)Atlantic Ocean

• (3)Great Lakes

• (4)Pacific Ocean

Which action was a result of the other three?

(What happened last)

• (1) Germany’s policy of unrestricted submarine warfare

• (2) United States entry into World War I

• (3) interception of the Zimmermann Note

• (4) United States loans to Allied nations

We intend to begin on the first of February unrestricted submarine warfare. We shall endeavor in spite of this to keep the United States of America neutral. In the event of this not succeeding, we make Mexico a proposal or alliance on the following basis: make war together, make peace together, generous financial support and an understanding on our part that Mexico is to reconquer the lost territory in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.… — Zimmerman telegram, 1917

The disclosure of this document contributed to

• (1) a declaration of war against Mexico

• (2) the entry of the United States into World War I

• (3) the passage of the Treaty of Versailles

• (4) a restriction on immigration from Latin America