USH Unit 9 Standards 15 & 16 Notes Questions

Why did President Woodrow Wilson adopt a neutrality policy when World War I began in Europe in 1914?

• To keep the United States out of the war.

• To support European allies with military aid.

• To expand U.S. territory in Europe.

• To encourage American citizens to join the war effort.

Evaluate the potential challenges President Wilson might have faced in maintaining U.S. neutrality during World War I. Use reasoning and evidence to support your answer.

• Pressure from both Allied and Central Powers, economic interests, and public opinion could have made neutrality difficult to maintain.

• The United States had no economic or political ties to Europe, making neutrality easy.

• The U.S. military was too weak to participate in any conflict.

• There were no significant challenges because all Americans supported neutrality.

How did the sinking of the Lusitania influence American attitudes toward World War I?

• It caused America to immediately declare war on Germany.

• It began to turn American attitudes away from neutrality.

• It led to the end of World War I.

• It resulted in the United States supporting Germany.

Based on the information provided, how did unrestricted submarine warfare contribute to the United States entering World War I?

• It led to the United States enforcing a trade embargo on Germany.

• It caused the United States to declare war after repeated attacks on vessels in the Atlantic.

• It resulted in the United States forming an alliance with Germany.

• It encouraged the United States to remain neutral in the conflict.

Analyze the graph and explain the relationship between the American Declaration of War in April 1917 and the tonnage of vessels sunk in the Atlantic Ocean.

• The tonnage of vessels sunk decreased significantly after the declaration.

• The tonnage of vessels sunk remained unchanged after the declaration.

• The tonnage of vessels sunk increased sharply after the declaration.

• The tonnage of vessels sunk was not affected by the declaration.

Why did the Zimmerman Telegram contribute to the United States entering World War I?

• It promised Mexico land if it attacked the US on Germany's behalf.

• It offered the US new territories in Europe.

• It was a peace proposal between Germany and the US.

• It was a trade agreement between Germany and Mexico.

How did World War I contribute to the Great Migration of African Americans from the South to Northern cities?

• It created new job opportunities in northeastern and mid-western cities.

• It increased agricultural production in the South.

• It led to a decrease in industrial jobs in the North.

• It encouraged immigration from Europe.

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Great Migration on Northern cities during the 1910s and 1920s?

• The Black population in cities like Chicago, Cleveland, and Detroit increased dramatically.

• The population of Northern cities decreased due to emigration.

• The South experienced a population boom.

• Immigration from Europe surpassed internal migration.

What was the primary purpose of the Espionage Act passed by Congress in June 1917?

• To encourage open discussion about the war effort

• To provide penalties for spying, sabotage, and obstructing the war effort

• To increase military funding

• To promote international alliances

Which of the following actions was banned by the Espionage Act?

• Sending pro-war materials through the United States Mail

• Sending anti-war materials through the United States Mail

• Sending personal letters to soldiers

• Sending food supplies to Europe