US destroyer sinks German u-boat in 1921

The transcript discusses the escalation of U-boat warfare by Germany, which forced America to choose a path leading to severed diplomatic relations. President Wilson responded by arming American merchant ships, enabling the Merchant Marine to fight back against the German Wolfpack.

What was the primary target of U-boat warfare?

• Military bases

• All shipping

• Airports

• Railways

What action did Germany take that influenced America's decision-making?

• Arbitrarily decided America's path

• Increased trade with America

• Declared war on another country

• Signed a peace treaty

What was the immediate consequence of Germany's decision?

• Severance of diplomatic relations

• Increased trade agreements

• Strengthened diplomatic ties

• Military alliance formation

What did President Wilson order in response to the situation?

• The closure of ports

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The arming of American merchant ships

• The withdrawal of troops

How did the Merchant Marine respond to the threat?

• By retreating to safer waters

• By increasing trade routes

• By negotiating with Germany

• By fighting back against the Wolfpack