How did Germany's U-boats violate international law?

by attacking merchant ships without letting passengers flee to safety

In the Sussex pledge,

Germany promised to spare passenger lives in future U-boat attacks.

Which of the following was a reason why many Americans were initially happy by President Wilson’s policy of neutrality?

They believed staying neutral provided opportunities to fix the economy

How did President Wilson respond to the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915?

by demanding that Germany stop unrestricted submarine warfare

Which statements is a way in which other countries besides the United States tried to gain support during the war?

They launched propaganda campaigns.

What started the fighting in the Balkans between Austria-Hungary and Serbia?

A terrorist trained by a Serbian group killed Franz and Sophie Ferdinand.

In the Zimmermann note, what did Germany promise Mexico in return for its support during World War I?

Germany would help Mexico regain territory in the United States.

Which of the following was NOT a contributing factor to the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914?

a shift in public opinion toward isolationism

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1
How did Germany's U-boats violate international law?
by stopping vital supplies from reaching the front lines
by disguising themselves with flags of neutral nations
by conducting surprise searches of merchant ships in neutral waters
by attacking merchant ships without letting passengers flee to safety
2
In the Sussex pledge,
Britain made a commitment to no longer search neutral American ships.
Germany promised to spare passenger lives in future U-boat attacks.
William Bryan would resign as Secretary of State without further conflict.
Germany demanded that the U.S. join the Central powers
3
Which of the following was a reason why many Americans were initially happy by President Wilson’s policy of neutrality?
Getting involved in these foreign affairs would be an unwise way of living
They trusted his judgement and his intentions for the United States
They believed staying neutral provided opportunities to fix the economy
They focused on matters taking place at home rather than going overseas
4
How did President Wilson respond to the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915?
by demanding that Germany stop unrestricted submarine warfare
by calling on Congress to approve a declaration of war against Germany
by warning citizens that they traveled on foreign ships at their own risk
by sending navy ships to patrol Atlantic waters and sink any U-boats there
5
Which statements is a way in which other countries besides the United States tried to gain support during the war?
They attacked any opposing countries.
They launched propaganda campaigns.
They refused to trade with any neutral nations.
They promised tax-free imports to allies.
6
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offer loans and sell supplies to their allies
compete for trade and territory with their enemies
make the world safe for democracy
adopt a policy of neutrality
7
What started the fighting in the Balkans between Austria-Hungary and Serbia?
The Serbian military invaded and attacked the entire Ferdinand family.
Franz Ferdinand placed an embargo on the Austria-Hungary Empire.
A terrorist trained by a Serbian group killed Franz and Sophie Ferdinand.
Serbia refused to sign a peace treaty that Franz Ferdinand proposed.
8
When Congress voted in 1917, it was determined that the United States would declare war on
Mexico
Russia
Germany
Serbia
9
In his message to Congress, what reason did President Wilson give to explain why the United States should join the war?
to support the Allies
to punish the Germans
to preserve world democracy
to avenge lives lost in U-boat attacks
10
In the Zimmermann note, what did Germany promise Mexico in return for its support during World War I?
Germany would not attack Mexican merchant ships.
Germany would cede territory in Africa to Mexico.
Germany would loan Mexico money to jump-start its economy.
Germany would help Mexico regain territory in the United States.
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Which of the following was NOT a contributing factor to the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914?
a complex system of alliances
a policy of militarism
a shift in public opinion toward isolationism
a growing sense of nationalism

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