U.S. Entry into World War I (PART 1)

World War I began in Europe in which year?

• 1912

• 1914

• 1916

• 1918

Which two groups were fighting in World War I?

• North vs. South

• Central Powers vs. Allied Powers

• U.S. vs. Britain

• East vs. West

Why did the U.S. try to remain neutral at first?

• They had no army

• They wanted to focus on trade and avoid war in Europe

• They had promised to help both sides

• They were too far away

Which event killed 128 Americans and turned U.S. opinion against Germany?

• Zimmermann Telegram

• Treaty of Versailles

• Sinking of the Lusitania

• Red Scare

What did the Zimmermann Telegram promise Mexico?

• Money for weapons

• Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona

• Control of Europe

• Trade deals with Britain

Who was the President when the U.S. declared war on Germany?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

• Franklin Roosevelt

On what date did the U.S. declare war on Germany?

• April 6, 1917

• May 7, 1915

• January 1917

• November 11, 1918

What was President Wilson’s famous quote when asking Congress for war?

• 'We must protect the seas.'

• 'The world must be made safe for democracy.'

• 'Ask not what your country can do for you.'

• 'We have nothing to fear but fear itself.'

How did the U.S. impact the war after joining?

• They built new weapons only

• They brought fresh troops and supplies to the Allies

• They sided with the Central Powers

• They ended all fighting immediately

Which of the following is a way civilians helped at home during WWI?

• They fought in trenches in Europe

• Families conserved food with 'Meatless Mondays'

• They invaded Germany

• They stayed uninvolved