Bellringer #20 USII.6 WWI

Which were reasons the United States decided to enter World War I?

• The United States wanted to expand its territory in Europe.

• The sinking of the Lusitania by German submarines.

• The United States had a strong alliance with Russia.

• The Zimmerman Telegram

Explain how the Zimmermann Telegram influenced the United States' decision to enter World War I.

• It promised Mexico new territories in Europe.

• It was a secret message from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance against the United States.

• It was a peace proposal from Germany to the United States.

• It was a request for economic aid from Germany to the United States.

Which of the following countries was NOT a part of the Central Powers during World War I?

• German Empire

• Austro-Hungarian Empire

• British Empire

• Ottoman Empire

Describe the role of the 369th Infantry Regiment, also known as the "Harlem Hellfighters," during World War I.

• They were a segregated unit that did not see combat.

• They were a distinguished African American regiment that fought bravely in Europe.

• They were a naval unit that served in the Pacific.

• They were a medical unit that served on the home front.

What was the main reason the United States Senate did not ratify the Treaty of Versailles?

• The Senate wanted to punish Germany more severely.

• The Senate wanted to resume prewar isolationism.

• The Senate wanted to join the League of Nations.

• The Senate wanted to form a new alliance with Russia.

Identify one major Allied Power that withdrew from World War I in 1917.

• United States

• France

• Russia

• Belgium

Analyze how the United States' economic and political ties to Great Britain influenced its involvement in World War I.

• The United States had no significant ties to Great Britain.

• The United States had strong economic and political ties, which made neutrality difficult.

• The United States was economically dependent on Germany.

• The United States was politically aligned with the Central Powers.

What was President Woodrow Wilson's peace plan called at the end of World War I?

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Fourteen Points

• The League of Nations

• The Armistice Agreement

Evaluate the impact of German submarine warfare on the United States' decision to enter World War I.

• It had no impact on the United States' decision.

• It was a minor factor in the decision.

• It was a significant factor because it threatened American lives and ships.

• It was only a concern for European countries.

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

• Inability to remain neutral

• German submarine warfare

• Desire to expand territory in Asia

• The Zimmermann Telegram