Germany's Actions Leading to U.S. Entry in WWI

Medium Period 7: 1890–1945 World War I

As World War I unfolded, the United States grappled with its role in the global conflict. One of the critical factors that propelled the U.S. into joining the war in 1917 was Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare, which directly threatened American lives and commerce. In response, President Woodrow Wilson outlined a vision for peace and expressed the need to make the world safe for democracy.

Which of the following actions taken by Germany most directly led to the United States entering World War I?

The Zimmermann Telegram encouraging Mexico to join the war against the U.S.

The sinking of the Lusitania and other passenger ships.

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914.

The Russian Revolution leading to Russia's exit from the war.

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