US.24: Reasons for American Entry into WWI

Unrestricted submarine warfare refers to the practice of submarines attacking merchant ships without warning, regardless of whether they are military or civilian vessels. True or False?

• True

• False

The sinking of the Lusitania resulted in the deaths of how many Americans?

• 128

• 200

• 150

• 100

The Lusitania was torpedoed by a German U-boat off the coast of which country?

• France

• Ireland

• England

• Spain

The sinking of the Lusitania served as a rallying point for anti-German sentiment in which country?

• Britain

• France

• United States

• Russia

This tactic was a significant factor in shifting American public opinion against ________.

• France

• Germany

• Italy

• Austria

The content of the Zimmermann Telegram suggested that Germany was attempting to incite a war between ________.

• U.S. and Canada

• U.S. and Mexico

• Mexico and France

• Germany and Russia

What role did the Zimmermann Telegram play in U.S. policy?

• It had no impact

• It swayed public opinion and policymakers

• It strengthened ties with Germany

• It led to economic sanctions.

The idea of a German-Mexican alliance fueled fears of a coordinated attack on the ________.

• U.K.

• France

• U.S.

• Russia

The Zimmermann Telegram revelation was a tipping point that pushed the U.S. government closer to declaring war on ________.

• Italy

• Japan

• Germany

• Austria

Wilson's speech to Congress in April 1917 emphasized making the world safe for ________.

• Wealth

• Democracy

• Power

• Territory