U.S. Entry into World War I Explained Video Quiz

Question 1

In the Zimmermann Telegram, Germany proposed an alliance with

Accepted Answer

Mexico

Question 2

The United States gave the most amount of economic assistance to

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the allies

Question 3

What was the name of the British passenger ship that was sunk on May 7 1915?

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Lusitania

Question 4

Following the sinking of the Lusitania, the United States did the following

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sent a diplomatic message

Question 5

In 1914 which country did the U.S. have the closest cultural and historical connection to?

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England

Question 6

When did the United States declare war against Germany

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April 1917

Question 7

As a result of the sinking of the Lusitania, how many Americans were killed?

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128

Question 8

Under the Zimmermann Telegram, Mexico would get all of the following territory EXCEPT

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California

Question 9

One reason the German U-boat attacked the Lusitania was because it was secretly carrying

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munitions for the allies

Question 10

In the Sussex Pledge, Germany agreed

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to not sink passenger ships

Question 11

In what year did Germany return to unrestricted submarine warfare

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1917

Question 12

Who was the President when World War I started?

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Wilson

Questions 12