The U.S. and WWI

The First World War happened between the years...

What evidence does the speaker give that the sinking of the Lusitania is not the main cause for the U.S. entering WWI?

• The U.S. did not have anybody on that ship, they were mostly French and German.

• There were not many casualties.

• They did not officially enter the war until 2 years later.

• The U.S. was actually pulled into the war by Russia.

What was the Zimmermann Telegram?

• The Zimmerman Telegram offered Mexico a substantial loan to fund its military.

• The Zimmermann Telegram promised that if Mexico joined a military alliance with Germany against the United States, it could reclaim its "lost territories."

• The Zimmerman Telegram promised Mexico a return of the Gadsden Purchase territory.

• The Zimmerman Telegram was a message sent by the German Kaiser to the Mexican President asking for money.

What was main contribution that the U.S. made to the victory of the Allied (Entente) Powers?

• Dropping 2 atomic bombs

• Keeping the peace through diplomatic talks

• Sending soldiers

• Sending weapons and money

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Which of the following rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights seems to have been violated by the Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act?

• the right to a fair trial

• freedom of religion

• freedom to keep and bear arms

• freedom of speech

Based on what you just heard, it could be said that WWI increased the sense of _________ in Americans.

• empowerment

• patriotism

• disappointment

• panic