USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I

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Which political outlook gave people a reason to support the United States’ entry into World War 1?

(A) communism

(B) constitutionalism

(C) institutionalism

(D) ** nationalism

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -However, by 1917, the continued submarine attacks on U.S. merchant and passenger ships, and the “Zimmermann Telegram’s” implied threat of a German attack on the United States, swayed U.S. public opinion in support of a declaration of war.

Concept note-2: -In what ways did the entry of the United States into World War I contribute to the defeat of the Central Powers?-The mobilization of over 1 million U.S. troops helped French and British troops halt and turn the German spring offensive in 1918.