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C. Russia exiting the war and signing a peace treaty with Germany.
This factor contributed to the U.S. decision to enter World War I because it removed one of the Allied powers from the conflict, leading to concerns about the balance of power and the potential for Germany to dominate Europe. The U.S. wanted to support the remaining Allies and ensure a favorable outcome in the war. Other factors that influenced U.S. involvement included unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany and the Zimmermann Telegram.