Question 101 of 128

Why did the United States enter World War I?

Accepted Answers

  • • Because Germany attacked U.S. civilian ships
  • • To support the Allied Powers
  • • To oppose the Central Powers

Why This Matters

The U.S. entered WWI in 1917 after Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare sank American ships and the Zimmermann Telegram was revealed.

Memory Tip

Germany attacked U.S. ships.

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