WWI: American Entry

What is the Zimmerman Telegram?

• A telegram where the U.S. encouraged Mexico to attack Germany
• A telegram where Germany encouraged Mexico to attack the U.S.
• A telegram between Germany and Russia encouraging a peace treaty
• A telegram between Britain and the US about an invasion on Germany

How did the British passenger ship, Lusitania, sink on May 7, 1915?

• German battleship

• Japanese aircraft carrier

• Japanese kamikaze plane

• German U-Boat

In 1914, when the war first broke out in Europe, president Wilson asked Americans to... (LT 1A)

• Adopt a policy of neutrality.

• Make the world safe for democracy.

• Offer loans and sell supplies to our allies.

• Compete for trade and territory with our enemies.

How did President Wilson respond to the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915? (LT 1A)

• By calling congress to approve a declaration of war against Germany.

• By demanding that Germany stop unrestricted submarine warfare.

• By sending navy ships to patrol Atlantic waters and sink any u-boats they found.

• By warning American citizens that they traveled on foreign ships at their own risks.

In the Zimmerman Telegram, what did Germany promise Mexico in return for its support during WWI? (LT 1A)

• Germany would cede territory in Africa to Mexico.

• Germany would not attack Mexican merchant ships.

• Germany would become allies and help Mexico regain territory in the United States

• Germany would loan Mexico money to jumpstart its economy.

The following are all reasons for America entering WW1, EXCEPT...

• Germany sinking the British Lusitania

• To combat the Central Powers by aiding the Allied Powers

• A promise of reward money

• Interception of the Zimmerman Note

Why were American ships being attacked by nations at war?

• Both Allied and Central Power nations wanted the U.S. to enter the war

• American businesses were selling goods to nations at war

• President Wilson had made threats against European nations

• European nations believed the U.S. government had enlisted pirates to attack all ships

Why were many Americans emotionally invested in the war even when it began?

• They had family ties to nations at war

• The newspapers were covering the events of the war and many were horrified

• President Wilson made many speeches encouraging Americans to support the war effort

When President Wilson asked Congress to join WWI, what was his justification?

• American cannot become a global power if it does not participate in world events

• American business must be protected

• The world must be made safe for democracy

When the United States entered World War I, with whom did they ally?

• The Allies

• The Central Powers

• The Triple Alliance

• Mexico and Canda