U.S. Entry into World War I

What was the initial stance of the United States at the beginning of World War I?

• Immediate involvement

• Support to Germany

• Neutrality

• Support to Britain

Which event in 1915 significantly strained (damaged) U.S.-German relations?

• The sinking of the Titanic

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• The Battle of the Somme

• The signing of the Sussex Pledge

What was Germany's policy that threatened neutral ships around Britain?

• Blockade

• Unrestricted submarine warfare

• Open sea engagements

• Naval reconnaissance

What did the Sussex Pledge guarantee?

• An end to naval warfare

• Support to U.S. if entered the war

• Compensation for damages

• Warning before attacking passenger vessels

What was the Zimmerman Telegram?

• A secret code used by German spies

• An alliance proposal between Germany and Britain

• A proposal for Mexico to join an alliance with Germany if the U.S. entered the war

• A peace offer from Germany to the U.S.

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

• British naval blockade

• Sinking of American merchant ships

• French plea for help

• Russian Revolution

Who was the U.S. President during World War I?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

What was the main reason the U.S. entered World War I?

• Economic interests

• To support France

• Zimmerman Telegram and unrestricted submarine warfare

• To gain territories

How many Americans were drafted to join the military during World War I?

• About 1 million

• About 4 million

• About 2 million

• About 3 million

What was the outcome of America's entry into World War I?

• Prolonged the war

• Led to a German victory

• Had no significant impact

• Helped to end the war sooner