US Involvement in World War I

The video lecture discusses the reasons behind the United States' entry into World War I. It covers the background of the USA's initial neutrality, the impact of German atrocities in Belgium, economic interests, the sinking of the Lusitania, unrestricted submarine warfare, and the Zimmermann Telegram. The lecture also touches on the role of propaganda and public opinion in shaping the USA's decision to join the war.

What was the main topic of the lecture discussed in the video?

• The end of World War I

• The causes of World War I

• The reasons for US entry into World War I

• The Treaty of Versailles

Which policy did the United States initially adopt during World War I?

• Interventionism

• Isolationism

• Colonialism

• Expansionism

Who was the US President during the initial years of World War I?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Herbert Hoover

What was the impact of German actions in Belgium on American public opinion?

• It strengthened support for Germany

• It had no impact

• It turned American opinion against Germany

• It led to immediate US entry into the war

What role did propaganda play in shaping American views on the war?

• It was used to support Germany

• It was banned in the US

• It had no effect

• It helped spread exaggerated stories of German atrocities

Why were American businessmen interested in supporting the Allies?

• They had financial investments in the Allies' victory

• They had no interest

• They wanted to expand their businesses in Germany

• They were pressured by the US government

What was the significance of the sinking of the Lusitania?

• It led to a peace treaty

• It had no impact on the US

• It increased anti-German sentiment in the US

• It was a German victory

What was Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare policy?

• A policy to protect civilian ships

• A policy to only target military ships

• A policy to sink any ship trading with Britain

• A policy to avoid conflict with the US

What did the Zimmermann Telegram propose to Mexico?

• To remain neutral

• To declare war on the US if the US declared war on Germany

• To join the Allies

• To trade with Germany

What was the outcome of the Zimmermann Telegram's interception?

• It led to Mexico declaring war on the US

• It was ignored by the US

• It resulted in a peace treaty

• It further mobilized American opinion against Germany