The Black Tom Explosion Quiz

What was the main reason for Germany's outrage towards the United States during World War I?

• The U.S. refused to join the League of Nations.

• The U.S. imposed trade sanctions on Germany.

• The U.S. was supplying weapons to the Allies while claiming neutrality.

• The U.S. declared war on Germany.

What was the immediate action taken at Ellis Island following the Black Tom explosion?

• It was turned into a military base.

• It was evacuated, and immigrants were moved to Manhattan.

• It was closed permanently.

• It was used as a hospital for the injured.

What permanent damage did the Statue of Liberty suffer from the Black Tom explosion?

• The statue's arm was broken.

• The statue's base was destroyed.

• The statue's head was damaged.

• The torch was permanently closed to visitors.

How did the Bureau of Investigation initially explain the cause of the Black Tom explosion?

• They blamed a lightning strike.

• They claimed it was an accident.

• They accused a foreign terrorist group.

• They said it was due to a gas leak.

Why did President Woodrow Wilson downplay the Black Tom explosion?

• He was pressured by the German government.

• He was unaware of the explosion.

• He believed it was a minor incident.

• He wanted to maintain neutrality in the war.