Social Studies 4 VS Unit 9

Why did the United States remain neutral at the beginning of World War I?

• The war had already ended.

• President Wilson supported Germany.

• The League of Nations told the U.S. to stay out of the war.

• The United States wanted to avoid getting involved in a European conflict.

What was one event that caused the Americans to join the Allies in World War I?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Sinking of the Lusitania

• Appomattox Courthouse

• Bombing of Pearl Harbor

Directions: Choose whether the statement shows the United States Stayed Neutral or Joined the War during WWI. The U.S. did not send troops at first.

• Stayed Neutral

• Joined the War

Directions: Choose whether the statement shows the United States Stayed Neutral or Joined the War during WWI. German submarines attacked passenger ships, like the Lusitania.

• Stayed Neutral

• Joined the War

Directions: Choose whether the statement shows the United States Stayed Neutral or Joined the War during WWI. The U.S. avoided taking sides for almost 3 years.

• Stayed Neutral

• Joined the War

Directions: Choose whether the statement shows the United States Stayed Neutral or Joined the War during WWI. The U.S. fought alongside the Allies.

• Stayed Neutral

• Joined the War

What was the Lusitania?

• A battle during WWII

• A German submarine

• A British passenger ship

• A battle during the Civil War

The president who served as President of the United States during WWI was —

• James Madison

• Woodrow Wilson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Directions: Select the TWO correct answers. Why was the League of Nations created after World War I?

• To promote peace

• To divide Germany

• To prevent future wars

• To increase trade in Europe

What role did President Woodrow Wilson play after World War I ended?

• He ended all trade with Europe.

• He refused to work with other nations.

• He commanded American troops to battle.

• He helped create the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations.