Question

From 1914–1916 as war raged in Europe, why was it difficult for America to remain neutral? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

Germany broke neutrality agreements and urged Mexico into an alliance against the U.S.

Germany broke neutrality agreements and urged Mexico into an alliance against the U.S.

Newspapers encouraged a policy of expansionism.

Newspapers encouraged a policy of expansionism.

The warring powers interfered with the U.S. right to freedom of the seas.

The warring powers interfered with the U.S. right to freedom of the seas.

President Wilson supported involvement to end the war quickly.

Answer 1

- Germany broke neutrality agreements and urged Mexico into an alliance against the U.S.
- The warring powers interfered with the U.S. right to freedom of the seas

Reason: German unrestricted submarine warfare (e.g., sinking the Lusitania) and later the Zimmermann telegram (urging Mexico to ally with Germany) and the Allied blockades all violated U.S. neutral rights and made neutrality difficult.