Reasons for U.S. Entry into World War I

What was the initial policy of the United States regarding World War I under President Woodrow Wilson?

• Strict neutrality

• Active involvement

• Alliance with Germany

• Support for the Allied powers

What event significantly shifted American public opinion against Germany in 1915?

• The interception of the Zimmerman Telegram

• The sinking of the Lusitania

• Germany's declaration of war on the U.S.

• The Preparedness Movement

What was the Zimmerman Telegram's proposal to Mexico?

• To remain neutral in World War I

• To form a military alliance against the United States

• To support the Allied powers

• To invade Canada

What was President Woodrow Wilson's main justification for U.S. entry into World War I?

• To protect American financial interests

• To make the world 'safe for democracy'

• To retaliate against Germany for the Lusitania

• To support the Preparedness Movement

What was one of the criticisms of U.S. involvement in World War I?

• It prolonged the war by removing incentives for peace

• It led to the sinking of American merchant ships

• It caused financial troubles for the Allies

• It resulted in the interception of the Zimmerman Telegram