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

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

Answer 1

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

(Background: Germany’s resumed unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram pushed the U.S. to declare war in April 1917; the Selective Service Act followed to draft soldiers for the American Expeditionary Forces.)