Summarize: What was ONE reason that the U.S. did not want to become involved in the war? Explain. What was ONE reason that the U.S. eventually did declare war and become involved in the conflict? Explain.
Draw conclusions: Where have we seen William Jennings Bryan before?
What was the United States' role in WWI up to this point? Why did they favor Britain and France?
What was one of the two reasons that America mobilized for war against the Central Powers?
Why did Germany begin to sink any ships in the waters around Europe?
Why would Wilson's campaign slogan, "He Kept Us Out of War," be appealing to Americans, even as tensions rose over Germany sinking American ships?
Why did the Zimmerman note alarm the United States government?
How did the Russian Revolution change Americans' feelings toward joining the conflict?
When did the U.S. officially get involved in WWI?
Which country was known as the "bully of Europe" for attacking civilians, destroying villages, cathedrals, libraries, and hospitals?
How many of the 1,198 people killed in the sinking of the Lusitania were Americans?