US in WWI

Who was the U.S. President during the time when the war had spread to involve many nations by 1916?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Herbert Hoover

What was the name of the British passenger liner sunk by German u-boats, bringing the United States closer to entering the war?

• Titanic

• Britannic

• Lusitania

• Queen Mary

What was the Zimmerman Telegram?

• A message from Germany to Mexico to support a revolution

• A peace treaty between Germany and the Allies

• A declaration of war by Germany on the United States

• A request for military aid from Japan

What was the impact of the Battle of the Marne on the German army?

• It led to a German victory

• It had disastrous effects on the German army

• It resulted in a stalemate

• It caused the German army to retreat to Russia

How did Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare change President

Woodrow Wilson’s stance on World War 1?

• Wilson remained neutral and did not change his stance.
• Wilson increased support for Germany's war efforts.
• Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare prompted President Wilson to abandon neutrality and support U.S. entry into World War 1.
• Wilson called for peace negotiations with Germany.

What happened to the Lusitania?

• The Lusitania was sunk by a British submarine.
• The Lusitania was sunk by a German U-boat.
• The Lusitania was a luxury cruise ship that never sank.
• The Lusitania was attacked by a surface ship.

Why was Germany practicing unrestricted submarine warfare?

• To support France's naval operations during World War I.
• To establish a new trade route to Asia.
• To demonstrate naval superiority over the United States.
• To weaken Britain by cutting off supplies during World War I.

What was President Woodrow Wilson's response to the sinking of the Lusitania?

• Wilson praised Germany for their naval tactics.
• Wilson ignored the incident and focused on domestic issues.
• Wilson demanded Germany halt unrestricted submarine warfare and sought accountability for the Lusitania sinking.
• Wilson declared war on Germany immediately after the sinking.

What was the Zimmerman Telegram?

• A public announcement from Germany to the U.S. about peace talks.
• A secret diplomatic communication from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance against the U.S.
• A letter from Mexico to Germany requesting military aid.
• A treaty signed between the U.S. and Mexico regarding trade.

How did the Zimmerman Telegram eventually pull the United States into World War 1?

• The Zimmerman Telegram was a secret peace treaty between Germany and the U.S.
• The Zimmerman Telegram had no impact on U.S. involvement in the war.
• The Zimmerman Telegram was intercepted and ignored by the U.S. government.
• The Zimmerman Telegram incited public outrage and contributed to the U.S. decision to enter World War 1.