Impact of the Zimmermann Telegram

The video discusses America's entry into World War I in 1917, focusing on the reasons and consequences. Initially neutral, America was influenced by public opinion, German unrestricted submarine warfare, and the sinking of the Lusitania. The Zimmermann Telegram further pushed the US to join the war. President Woodrow Wilson, despite his initial reluctance, led the US into the conflict after these provocations.

What was one of the main reasons America initially stayed out of World War I?

• America was geographically isolated from Europe.

• America had a strong military alliance with Germany.

• America was economically dependent on Austria-Hungary.

• America was part of the Triple Alliance.

How did the German unrestricted submarine warfare affect American public opinion?

• It led to increased anti-German sentiments.

• It had no impact on American public opinion.

• It strengthened pro-German sentiments.

• It caused Americans to support the Triple Alliance.

What was the significance of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania?

• It was a military victory for Germany.

• It led to immediate American entry into the war.

• It caused outrage and shifted American public opinion against Germany.

• It resulted in a peace treaty between Germany and America.

What was Woodrow Wilson's main goal after the Lusitania incident?

• To increase trade with the Triple Alliance.

• To form an alliance with Austria-Hungary.

• To negotiate an end to the war without joining it.

• To declare war on Germany immediately.

What was the Zimmermann Telegram?

• A message from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance against the USA.

• A trade agreement between Germany and Mexico.

• A peace treaty between Germany and the USA.

• A declaration of war from Germany to the USA.

Why did the British decide to reveal the Zimmermann Telegram to the USA?

• To encourage the USA to join the war on the side of the British.

• To end the war immediately.

• To maintain their military codes secret.

• To form an alliance with Mexico.

What was the impact of the Zimmermann Telegram on American public opinion?

• It had no impact on American public opinion.

• It strengthened pro-German sentiments in America.

• It caused outrage and increased support for entering the war.

• It led to a peace treaty with Germany.

When did the USA officially declare war on Germany?

• April 2, 1917

• April 6, 1917

• December 7, 1917

• June 1917

What was the main reason for America's entry into World War I?

• To support the Triple Alliance.

• To respond to Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram.

• To form an alliance with Austria-Hungary.

• To expand American territory in Europe.

When did US troops begin landing in Europe during World War I?

• January 1918

• December 1917

• June 1917

• April 1917