RESEARCH IMW Pro-War Rallies WWI, USA 1915-1917

In April 1917, President Wilson declared that the U.S. must join the Allies in World War I to make the world safe for democracy. Simultaneously, Russia experienced a revolution. Wilson's peace efforts were criticized by Theodore Roosevelt, who advocated for more decisive action. Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare led to the U.S. breaking diplomatic relations and eventually declaring war. The U.S. mobilized its military through conscription, despite Wilson's preference for volunteering.

What was President Wilson's main reason for addressing Congress on April 2nd, 1917?

• To announce a new trade agreement with Germany

• To advocate for peace without victory

• To declare victory in Europe

• To propose joining the war on the side of the Allies

Which American leader was critical of Wilson's moderation and advocated for action?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Theodore Roosevelt

What action by Germany prompted the United States to consider entering the war?

• The resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare

• The signing of a peace treaty with Russia

• The invasion of France

• The bombing of American cities

What was the fate of three American ships in March 1917?

• They successfully blockaded German ports

• They were used to transport troops to Europe

• They were sunk by German submarines

• They were captured by the British

Who was appointed as the commander of the American Expeditionary Force?

• General Douglas MacArthur

• General John Jay Pershing

• General George Patton

• General Dwight D. Eisenhower