When World War I (WWI) broke out in Europe, Americans had not been faced with many of the questions that arose during 1917-1918. The decisions made then still impact us today.

What were the three main questions that Americans and the American government had to answer for the first time regarding a world war? (U12.1) TEKS - 4(C&F), 18(B)

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Americans had to answer whether to enter WWI or not.
Americans had to answer whether to enter WWI or not.

Americans decided to ignore all questions when confronted about WWI.
Americans decided to ignore all questions when confronted about WWI.

Americans had to answer at what point should America entered the war.
Americans had to answer at what point should America entered the war.

Immigrants had to ask themselves before going to America if they really should.
Immigrants had to ask themselves before going to America if they really should.

Americans had to confront the impact after the war was over.

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The three main questions that Americans and the American government had to answer regarding World War I were:

  1. Whether to enter WWI or not.
  2. At what point should America enter the war?
  3. How to confront the impact after the war was over.

These questions reflect the complexities and challenges faced by the U.S. as it navigated its role in global conflict for the first time on such a large scale.