United States Entry Into World War 1
Explore the key events and reasons behind the United States' decision to enter World War I, including submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram.
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United States Entry Into World War 1
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1. What event primarily led to the United States entering World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The sinking of the Lusitania
Germany's invasion of Poland
The Russian Revolution
2. What was the Zimmermann Telegram?
A message from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance
A secret message from the US to Great Britain
A declaration of war from Austria-Hungary
A peace treaty signed by the Central Powers
3. Germany's unrestricted warfare was a major reason for the U.S. entry into World War I.
4. President asked Congress to declare war on Germany in April 1917.
5. The United States immediately joined World War I after it began in 1914.
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False
6. The Zimmermann Telegram was a message from Germany to Mexico.
True
False
7. Briefly explain why the sinking of the Lusitania angered Americans.
8. What was the main promise Germany made to Mexico in the Zimmermann Telegram?