United States Entry Into World War I
Explore the key events and factors that led to the United States' involvement in World War I, including submarine warfare, the Zimmermann Telegram, and shifting public opinion.
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United States Entry Into World War I
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Read each question carefully and provide your answer in the space provided. For multiple-choice questions, circle the letter of the correct answer.
1. What was the primary reason for the United States' initial neutrality at the outbreak of World War I?
A strong alliance with Germany
Desire to maintain trade with all belligerents
Isolationist sentiment and a focus on domestic issues
Fear of a two-front war
2. The sinking of the British passenger liner, the , by a German U-boat in 1915, resulted in the deaths of over 100 American citizens and significantly shifted public opinion against Germany.
3. In January 1917, Germany resumed its policy of , which meant sinking any ship, including neutral ones, in the war zone without warning.
4. Explain the significance of the Zimmermann Telegram in pushing the United States closer to war.
5. President Woodrow Wilson campaigned for re-election in 1916 on the slogan "He Kept Us Out of War."
True
False
6. Analyze the propaganda poster below. What message is it trying to convey to the American public regarding World War I?
Match each term on the left with its description on the right.
7. Sussex Pledge
a. Germany's promise to warn ships before sinking them
8. Preparedness Movement
b. Campaign to strengthen the U.S. military in anticipation of war
9. Committee on Public Information
c. U.S. government agency that produced propaganda to support the war effort