Question

Which of the following best explains the political role of the U.S. during World War I? (1 point)
The political role of the U.S. was limited to 1917-1918, the time it actually fought in the war.
Although the U.S. joined the war late, it played an influential role in the peace process.
Neither the Allies nor the Central powers were interested in support from the U.S.
Because the war was not fought in the U.S., Americans did not play an important political role.

Answer 1

Although the U.S. joined the fighting late, it played an influential role in the peace process.

President Wilson’s Fourteen Points, U.S. leadership at the Paris Peace Conference, and American advocacy for the League of Nations helped shape the postwar settlement, even though most fighting occurred earlier and overseas.