USA HISTORY

Germany and the United States played major roles in World War 1. Though the U.S. did not join until 1917, American participation helped shorten the war. Choose all the statements that correctly describe details about World War 1.

(A) ** The Treaty of Versailles placed the blame of World War 1 on Germany

(B) The Lusitania, A German U-boat, was hit by a British missile, sparking World War 1.

(C) ** The Treaty of Versailles negatively impacted Germany’s economy

(D) Germany joined World War 1 because the U.S. attacked German ships.

(E) ** The U.S. helped the Allies in World War 1 by providing additional soldiers, firepower, and resources.

Concept note-1: -U.S. Neutrality The United States remained neutral at the beginning of the war. Individual Americans supported one side or the other, although the majority were sympathetic to the Allies. Many contributed to relief efforts; others volunteered as ambulance drivers or nurses, or even as pilots and soldiers.

Concept note-2: -Germany sank many American merchant ships around the British Isles which prompted the American entry into the war.