U.S. Involvement in World War I

The video explores the causes of World War I and the reasons behind the U.S. involvement. It discusses the acronym MAIN (Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism) as key factors in the war's outbreak. The U.S. initially remained neutral due to its foreign policy and public opinion. However, incidents like the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman Telegram, along with economic ties to Great Britain and France, led to U.S. entry into the war. President Wilson's idealistic vision for a post-war world and the need to protect democracy also played a role.

Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War I as per the acronym MAIN?

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Isolationism

• Nationalism

What was the primary focus of Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy?

• Encouraging isolationism

• Promoting free trade

• Supporting European alliances

• Establishing a strong military presence

Which president is associated with the policy of Dollar Diplomacy?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Howard Taft

Why did the U.S. initially avoid entering World War I?

• The war was primarily in Asia

• The U.S. had strong alliances with Germany

• The U.S. was focused on domestic issues

• Public opinion was against joining the war

What was a significant reason for the U.S. trading mostly with Great Britain and France during World War I?

• Germany controlled the Atlantic Ocean

• The U.S. had no other trading partners

• France had better trade deals

• Great Britain controlled the seas

What event in 1915 increased tensions between the U.S. and Germany?

• The Russian Revolution

• The Zimmerman Telegram

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The sinking of the Lusitania

What was the Zimmerman Telegram?

• An American declaration of war on Germany

• A British plan to invade Germany

• A German proposal for Mexico to join the war against the U.S.

• A Russian peace offer to Germany

What was one of Wilson's main arguments for entering World War I?

• To establish a global empire

• To support Germany's war efforts

• To make the world safe for democracy

• To expand U.S. territory

How did financial ties influence the U.S. decision to enter World War I?

• The U.S. had debts to Germany

• American banks had loaned money to Great Britain and France

• There were no financial ties influencing the decision

• The U.S. wanted to invest in German industries

What was a pragmatic reason for the U.S. entering World War I?

• To protect American financial interests

• To support the Central Powers

• To promote isolationism

• To establish a new world order