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Official question #101US Citizenship Test

Why did the United States enter World War I?

Correct answer

Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships

Also accepted: Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships · To support the Allied Powers (England, France, Italy, and Russia) · To oppose the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria)

Why

The U.S. entered World War I in 1917 after German attacks on U.S. ships, joining the Allied Powers against the Central Powers. The attack on Pearl Harbor led to World War II.

Answer choices

  • ABombing of Pearl Harbor
  • BBecause Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships
  • CTo stop the spread of communism
  • DTo force the Iraqi military from Kuwait