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From 1914–1916 as war raged in Europe, why was it difficult for America to remain neutral? Select all that apply. a. Germany broke neutrality agreements and urged Mexico into an alliance against the U.S. b. Newspapers encouraged a policy of expansionism. c. The warring powers interfered with the U.S. right to freedom of the seas. d. President Wilson supported involvement to end the war quickly. PLease pick two
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Answers: b and c.
- b (Newspapers): Many papers ran pro-Allied stories and nationalist/”jingoistic” coverage that pushed public opinion toward involvement.
- c (Freedom of the seas): British blockades and especially German U-boat attacks on neutral shipping (e.g., the Lusitania) interfered with U.S. neutral rights.
(a is incorrect for 1914–1916 because the Zimmermann Telegram (urging Mexico to join Germany) surfaced in 1917; (d) is incorrect because Wilson publicly maintained neutrality through 1916.
- b (Newspapers): Many papers ran pro-Allied stories and nationalist/”jingoistic” coverage that pushed public opinion toward involvement.
- c (Freedom of the seas): British blockades and especially German U-boat attacks on neutral shipping (e.g., the Lusitania) interfered with U.S. neutral rights.
(a is incorrect for 1914–1916 because the Zimmermann Telegram (urging Mexico to join Germany) surfaced in 1917; (d) is incorrect because Wilson publicly maintained neutrality through 1916.
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