Question

Choose only the CORRECT statements that describe the United States' movement from neutrality to engagement in World War I.

A) As a result of the sinking of the Lusitania the United States declared war on Germany in 1916.

C) President Wilson campaigned in the 1916 election with the slogan "He kept us out of war."

D) Prior to the war the United States gave more loans and had more trade with Germany than Great Britain.

E) The United States began to support a war against Germany after the Zimmerman telegram was intercepted.

Answer 1

Answer: A and E

Explanation: Both are reason the United States entered. The Germans had resumed submarine warfare, as a direct cause the Lusitania was sunk killing around 100(estimation you can find the exact amount online)or so Americans. Which angered many Americans. The Zimmermann Telegraph, the British had intercepted the German telegram. Asking for a secret alliance. Asking Mexico to help take down or fight the US if the United States entered the war. If they won, Mexico would be given some of the United State’s land.

Answer 2

Answer:

D) Prior to the war the United States gave more loans and had more trade with Germany than Great Britain.