U.S. Involvement in World War I

The video discusses the reasons behind the United States' involvement in World War I, focusing on pro-British sentiments and financial ties to the Allies. It highlights the German U-Boat campaign and the British naval blockade, which led to significant casualties and tensions. The sinking of the Lusitania, a British passenger ship carrying American citizens and explosives, is presented as a pivotal event that pushed the US closer to joining the war.

What were the initial reasons for the United States' involvement in World War I?

• Pro-British feelings and financial ties

• Pro-German sentiments and financial debts

• Alliance with Russia and France

• Neutral stance and economic independence

What strategy did the British use to weaken Germany during World War I?

• Implementing a naval blockade

• Launching air raids

• Invading German territories

• Forming alliances with neutral countries

What was one of the reasons the British blockade was so effective?

• Germany had no allies

• The British had the largest navy

• Germany was self-sufficient

• The British used air raids

How did the German U-boat campaign affect British naval forces?

• It strengthened British naval dominance

• It led to the sinking of British ships

• It had no significant impact

• It resulted in a peace treaty

What was the British response to the German U-boat attacks?

• They sought peace negotiations

• They ignored the attacks

• They increased their naval presence

• They launched air raids on Germany

What was one of the main consequences of the British blockade on Germany?

• A humanitarian crisis due to starvation

• Increased German exports

• Strengthened German military

• Improved German economy

What was the significance of the Lusitania in World War I?

• It was a French cargo ship

• It was a British passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat

• It was a German battleship

• It was a neutral ship that remained unharmed

How did the sinking of the Lusitania affect American public opinion?

• It resulted in a peace treaty

• It escalated anti-German sentiment

• It led to increased support for Germany

• It had no effect

Why did the Germans decide to sink ships without warning?

• To conserve resources

• To retaliate against British tactics

• To avoid detection

• To comply with international law

What was the German justification for sinking the Lusitania?

• It was carrying military supplies

• It was a German ship

• It was a threat to German security

• It was a neutral vessel