USA HISTORY

What was a major reason for United States entry into World War I?

(A) to overthrow the czarist government of Russia

(B) to keep Latin America from being attacked by Germany

(C) ** to maintain freedom of the seas

(D) to break up the colonial empires of the Allies

Concept note-1: -Germany’s resumption of submarine attacks on passenger and merchant ships in 1917 was the primary motivation behind Wilson’s decision to lead the United States into World War I.

Concept note-2: -What were the main reasons for U. S. involvement in the war? The main reasons the US got involved in the war was because of nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and forming allies.

Concept note-3: -It is widely believed that the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife during a visit to Serbia is the spark that ignited the conflict of World War I.

Concept note-4: -Americans entered the war in 1917 by declaring war on Germany. This was due to the attack on Lusitania, the unrestricted submarine warfare on American ships heading to Britain, and Germany encouraging Mexico to attack the USA.