The US Enters WWI

What was President Woodrow Wilson's initial stance when World War I erupted in Europe?

• He sought to maintain U.S. neutrality.

• He immediately declared war.

• He supported the Central Powers.

• He provided secret aid to the Allies.

What led to the United States entering World War I?

• Escalating German aggression

• An alliance with France

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• A direct attack on American soil

What was the outcome for America after World War I?

• It lost a significant portion of its military.

• It became isolated from Europe.

• It suffered great economic losses.

• It emerged as a leading global power.

What was the significance of the Lusitania in World War I?

• It transported American troops to Europe.

• It was a German submarine.

• It was the site of the war's final battle.

• Its sinking by a German submarine escalated tensions.

What was the Zimmermann Telegram?

• A secret message from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance

• A peace proposal from Germany to the Allies

• A declaration of war from the United States to Germany

• A British message asking for American support

How did the United States prepare its military for World War I?

• By relying solely on volunteer soldiers

• By hiring mercenaries

• By forming an alliance with Germany

• By passing the Selective Service Act

What was President Wilson's peace plan known as?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Allied Agreement

• The Fourteen Points

• The League of Nations

Why did the Senate fail to ratify joining the League of Nations?

• Because it was against the Constitution

• Because of a veto by President Wilson

• Because they feared it would entangle the U.S. in future conflicts

• Because the League was dissolved before ratification

What was the main reason for public opinion in America turning against Germany?

• The use of chemical weapons

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• The bombing of London

• The invasion of Belgium

How many American soldiers served in World War I?

• Over five million

• Nearly one million

• More than two million

• About 500,000