Question

Several events and trends led up to the start of World War I (WWI) and America eventually joining in the fight.


From the list below, choose three contributing events that caused WWI. (U12.1) TEKS - 2(B), 4(C&F)

(1 point)
Responses

Then, President Woodrow Wilson announcing his League of Nations
Then, President Woodrow Wilson announcing his League of Nations

The influx of European immigrants to the U.S. west coast
The influx of European immigrants to the U.S. west coast

A rise of anti-nationalism among European nations
A rise of anti-nationalism among European nations

The militarization of especially Germany and Great Britain
The militarization of especially Germany and Great Britain

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

The sinking of the RMS Lusitania
The sinking of the RMS Lusitania

Answer 1

Three contributing events that caused World War I are:

1. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
2. The militarization of especially Germany and Great Britain
3. The sinking of the RMS Lusitania

These events played significant roles in escalating tensions and ultimately leading to the outbreak of the war.