USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I

[SOURCES]
Which of these caused the United States to become involved in World War I?

(A) the German invasion of Poland

(B) repeated violation of treaties by Japan

(C) enemy bombing of American military bases

(D) ** German unrestricted submarine warfare

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -Germany also believed that the United States had jeopardized its neutrality by acquiescing to the Allied blockade of Germany.

Concept note-2: -On December 7, 1941, following the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, the United States declared war on Japan.

Concept note-3: -America Declares War on Germany On April 2, 1917, Wilson went before a special joint session of Congress and asked for a declaration of war against Germany, stating: “The world must be made safe for democracy.”

Concept note-4: -Answer and Explanation: The main result of Germany’s use of unrestricted submarine warfare during World War l was the entry of the United States into the conflict. Submarines had been attacking the ships of neutral countries, as well as, ships that carried civilian passengers.