Question

Which of the following accurately summarizes the United States’ involvement and military role in World War I?(2 points)
Responses

The U.S. became involved in World War I after the Zimmermann Telegram and sent troops to provided military reinforcements and support.
The U.S. became involved in World War I after the Zimmermann Telegram and sent troops to provided military reinforcements and support.

The U.S became involved when the Hindenburg exploded.
The U.S became involved when the Hindenburg exploded.

The U.S. became involved after the ammunition depot attacks in New Jersey and New York.
The U.S. became involved after the ammunition depot attacks in New Jersey and New York.

The U.S. became involved in World War I when the Selective Service Act was passed, which provided Allied forces military support.

Answer 1

The first response is accurate.

The Zimmermann Telegram (and renewed German unrestricted submarine warfare) helped push the U.S. to declare war in April 1917, and the U.S. sent the American Expeditionary Forces to Europe to provide military reinforcements and combat support.