Which actions directly contributed to the United States entering World War I? Select two options.

Question

Germany sank US ships.
Germany expanded its colonial empire.
Germany sent the Zimmermann Telegram.
Germany attacked US territory.
Germany signed a treaty with Austria-Hungary.

Answer 1

The two actions that directly contributed to the United States entering World War I are:

1. Germany sank US ships.
2. Germany sent the Zimmermann Telegram.

These events significantly influenced public opinion in the U.S. and contributed to the decision to join the war.