American Causes of WWI

What angered the American people and pushed the United States into World War I?

• The sinking of British naval vessels

• German attacks on ships carrying American passengers

• A German plan to have Mexico attack the United States

• All of the above

What was President Woodrow Wilson's stance on the United States' involvement in World War I initially?

• He supported joining the war on the side of the Allies.

• He believed the United States should stay out of the affairs of other nations.

• He wanted to become involved in the huge conflict on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

• He used the slogan "He kept us out of war" to oppose reelection.

What was the policy called that Germany used which allowed attacks on any ship traveling in the waters around Great Britain?

• Unrestricted naval warfare

• Unrestricted submarine warfare

• Unrestricted merchant warfare

• Unrestricted U-boat warfare

Why was targeting merchant ships delivering goods to Great Britain an effective tactic for Germany?

• It reduced the morale of British citizens.

• It prevented the British from exporting goods.

• It cut off supplies to Great Britain, which depended heavily on them.

• It allowed Germany to capture the goods and use them for their own war effort.

What did Woodrow Wilson win the Nobel Peace Prize for in 1919?

• For his efforts to keep the United States out of World War I.

• For his Fourteen Points speech which proposed the League of Nations.

• For his policy of unrestricted submarine warfare.

• For his re-election campaign slogan.

What was the main reason the German government published warnings in American newspapers regarding the Lusitania?

• To promote German naval capabilities

• To caution American travelers that the waters around the British Isles were a war zone

• To encourage tourism to Germany

• To advertise new transatlantic voyages

What policy did the German government adopt that led to the sinking of the Lusitania?

• Peaceful negotiation policy

• Unrestricted submarine warfare

• Defensive naval operations

• Merchant ship protection act

How many people, including Americans, were killed when the Lusitania was sunk?

• Over 1,500 people, including 120 Americans

• Over 1,200 people, including 120 Americans

• Over 1,000 people, including 100 Americans

• Over 800 people, including 80 Americans

What was the potential consequence that German leaders feared from returning to unrestricted submarine warfare?

• It could strengthen the British navy

• It could lead to a treaty with the United States

• It could bring the United States into the war

• It could cause a revolt within Germany

What was the Zimmermann Note?

• A declaration of war from Germany to the United States

• A secret message from German diplomat Arthur Zimmermann proposing an alliance with Mexico

• A peace treaty proposal from Germany to the United States

• A public announcement by the United States to enter World War I