SS.912.A.4.5 - CCC of WWI

What was President Woodrow Wilson's stance at the beginning of World War I?

• He supported unrestricted submarine warfare.

• He sought a declaration of neutrality from Congress.

• He declared war on Germany.

• He immediately supported the Allies.

Which country's neutrality was violated, causing outrage in the United States?

• Germany

• Belgium

• Britain

• France

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the United States' economic interest in World War I?

• Selling munitions to England

• Providing loans to the Allies

• Establishing a blockade against Germany

• Trading throughout Europe

What led to the United States entering World War I?

• The Zimmerman Telegram

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• All of the above

• Unrestricted submarine warfare

How did Germany respond to the sinking of the Lusitania?

• By apologizing to the United States

• By ceasing attacks on passenger liners

• By declaring war on the United States

• By intensifying submarine warfare

Which event directly influenced the U.S. decision to enter World War I?

• The interception of the Zimmerman Telegram

• The invasion of Belgium

• The Battle of the Somme

• The Russian Revolution

What was the purpose of the Espionage Act passed in 1917?

• To encourage immigration

• To support unrestricted submarine warfare

• To promote anti-war materials

• To penalize acts against the war effort

What significant migration occurred during World War I?

• From Europe to the United States

• From rural to urban areas within the United States

• From the North to the South within the United States

• From the South to the North within the United States

What was the main reason the United States Senate opposed the Treaty of Versailles?

• It was too lenient on the Central Powers.

• It did not punish Germany enough.

• It included the League of Nations.

• It required the United States to relinquish territories.

What was the main goal of Wilson's 14 Points?

• To create a new world order under U.S. leadership

• To establish a lasting peace

• To expand the United States' territory

• To punish the Central Powers