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HS: US History B [M] (Prescriptive) (GP) / 2:World War I
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Which was most influential in turning American public opinion against Germany?


the National Defense Act


the Sussex Pledge


the invasion of Belgium


the assassination of Francis Ferdinand

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Answer 1

The most influential event in turning American public opinion against Germany was **the invasion of Belgium**. The brutal treatment of Belgian civilians by German forces during World War I sparked outrage in the United States and played a significant role in swaying public sentiment against Germany, contributing to the eventual decision to enter the war.