Unit 2 Study Guide WWI

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What started the fighting in the Balkans between Austria-Hungary and Serbia?

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A terrorist trained by a Serbian group killed Franz and Sophie Ferdinand.

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Which of the following was NOT a contributing factor to the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914? a policy of militarism, a complex system of alliances, a growing sense of nationalism, a shift in public opinion toward isolationism

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a shift in public opinion toward isolationism

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What was the president asking the nation to do?

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adopt a policy of neutrality

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How did Germany's U-boats violate international law?

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by attacking merchant ships without letting passengers flee to safety

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Why were many Americans initially pleased by President Wilson's policy of neutrality?

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They believed that staying neutral provided opportunities for the country to recover from economic downturn.

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In the Zimmermann note, what did Germany promise Mexico in return for its support during World War I?

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Germany would help Mexico regain territory in the United States.

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When Congress voted in 1917, it was determined that the United States would declare war on

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Germany.

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What contributed to President Wilson's hesitancy to take action against the British when the UK enacted a blockade on ships headed for Germany and stopped neutral American ships?

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The United States had strong economic ties with the UK and benefitted from loaning money to the Allies.

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In the Sussex pledge,

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Germany promised to spare passenger lives in future U-boat attacks.

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In his April 1917 message to Congress, what reason did President Wilson give to explain why the United States should join the war?

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to preserve world democracy