World War I and U.S. Neutrality Quiz

In what year did World War I start, prompting the United States to decide to stay out of the fighting?

• 1914

• 1918

• 1939

• 1945

Who was the leader of the United States during the start of World War I?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

What concern did President Woodrow Wilson have about joining the war?

• It could cause problems between different groups of people in the U.S.

• It would lead to a loss of territory.

• It would deplete the U.S. treasury.

• It would result in a shortage of food supplies.

What was one economic reason for the U.S. to remain neutral during World War I?

• To continue trading with both sides.

• To increase military spending.

• To develop new industries.

• To reduce national debt.

What year did the United States decide to join the war?

• 1914

• 1915

• 1916

• 1917

What does the term "neutrality" mean?

• Involvement in war.

• Support for one side.

• Staying out of conflict.

• Secret alliance.

Why did the United States want to stay out of World War I at first?

• They wanted to keep trading with both sides of the war.

• They thought the war was too far away.

• They didn't want to spend money on the war.

• All of the above.

What did Germany do that made the United States even angrier and think about joining the war?

• Sent a secret message to Mexico.

• Invaded the United States.

• Formed an alliance with Russia.

• Declared war on Britain.

What was the United States' initial stance on World War I?

• Neutrality.

• Immediate involvement.

• Support for Germany.

• Support for Britain.

What was President Wilson's approach to keeping the United States out of the war?

• Encouraging military buildup.

• Promoting neutrality.

• Forming alliances.

• Supporting Germany.