US Enters WWI

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Who was President during WWI?

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Woodrow Wilson

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Which country used "U Boats"?

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Germany

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What does "unrestricted submarine warfare" mean?

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German submarines attacked ANY Allied ship.

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At the start of WWI, the US

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remained neutral

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The sinking of which ship brought the US a step closer to war?

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The Lusitaina

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Which 3 nations were part of the Zimmerman telegram? Options: U.S., France, Germany; U.S., Mexico, France; Germany, Mexico, U.S.; Germany, Mexico, France

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Germany, Mexico, U.S.

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How much money did Allied nations owe the United States?

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$2.25 billion

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Why did the Zimmerman note cause outrage among Americans?

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It promised Mexico that Germany would help it reclaim territory in the U.S. if the United States entered the war against Germany.

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What was the purpose of this newspaper notice?

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To warn travelers of Germany’s use of unrestricted submarine warfare.

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True/False: As a reaction to the sinking of the Lusitania, the United States immediately declared war on Germany.

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False