The 1900s · Question 7 of 12

Why did the United States enter World War I?

2 answers are correct. Easy

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Answer

  • C To support the Allied Powers
  • D Because Germany attacked U.S. ships

Explanation

The United States entered the war in 1917 after German submarines had also sunk American (civilian) ships; USCIS also accepts supporting the Allied Powers (England, France, Italy and Russia) and opposing the Central Powers. Pearl Harbor (1941) was the reason for entering World War II.

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