History, 28.09.2019 14:20 eweqwee4163

Which of these best describes the events leading up he united states' involvement in world war 1?

Answers: 2

Show answers

Answers

Since you didn't list choices, I can just provide you a summary of what led to the United States' involvement in World War I.

Public outrage in the US against the Germans swept the nation following the sinking of the British ocean liner, Lusitania. When a German U-boat (submarine) sank the Lusitania in May, 1915, over 1,000 persons were killed, including more than 100 Americans. The passenger liner was targeted by the Germans because they suspected weapons were being shipped to Britain in the cargo hold of the ship. Germany managed to stave off American entry into the war at the time by pledging to stop submarine attacks. In January, 1917, Germany resumed its policy of unrestricted submarine warfare, again attacking non-military vessels which they suspected of carrying military supplies. The resumption of Germany's U-boat warfare again inflamed tensions with the United States. In February, 1917, the "Zimmerman Telegram" was intercepted by British intelligence and shared with the US. Germany's foreign minister, Arthur Zimmerman, had telegraphed an offer to Mexico's ambassador seeking Mexico's support in war vs. the United States in exchange for getting land back from the US.On April 2, 1917, President Wilson made a powerful speech to Congress in which he argued that the nation needed to enter the war "to make the world safe for democracy." Wilson's speech was powerfully convincing, and four days later, Congress declared war.

Other questions on the subject: History

History, 21.06.2019 22:50, gizmo50245

European imperialism in the 19th century was largely motivated by a desire to: o a. assert power over other parts of the world. b. end the racist policies practiced in many foreign countries. o c. defend europe from aggressive foreign armies. d. relocate ethnic and religious minorities within national borders.

Answers: 3

continue

History, 22.06.2019 06:30, towlesam

Why was the u. s. annexation of hawaii delayed until william mckinley became president? a: the rebels who overthrew queen liliuokalani opposed u. s. annexation. b: the senate did not approve the treaty of annexation until mckinley entered the white house. c: supporters of the nationalist cause were in the majority in hawaii until 1898. d: mckinley’s predecessor, grover cleveland, refused to sign the treaty of annexation.

Answers: 3

continue

History, 22.06.2019 16:30, Kekkdkskdkdk

Who was the leader of the democratic people’s republic at the beginning of the korean war?

Answers: 1

continue

History, 22.06.2019 17:00, sierrastrickland99

How was the war powers resolution intended to limit presidential authority? a. congress needed to be notified of troop deployments. b. presidential authority to declare war was abolished. c. congress had to approve of military appointments. d. the president could send troops as needed to areas of crisis.