World War 1: Why did the US Enter the War?

What was the initial American stance on World War I?

• Immediate involvement

• Support for Germany

• Support for the Allies

• Annoyed neutrality

Which event significantly shifted American public opinion against Germany?

• The Zimmermann Telegram

• The Battle of the Somme

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The invasion of Belgium

Why was unrestricted submarine warfare a critical issue for the U.S.?

• It interfered with American trade

• It was seen as a humanitarian issue

• It threatened American naval power

• It broke international treaties

What was a major economic reason for the U.S. to enter World War I?

• To increase domestic production

• To protect loans given to the Allies

• To control oil resources

• To gain new markets

What outcome did the U.S. government fear if Germany won the war?

• Economic sanctions against the U.S.

• Loss of colonial territories

• Spread of communism

• A future conflict with Germany