Question

Which of the following accurately summarizes the United States’ involvement and military role in World War I

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 after the ammunition depot attacks in New Jersey and New York, but did not send troops until 1916 when Russia left the war
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 on January 16, 1917, when Germany sunk a British vessel and the U.S. sent economic support as a response

Answer 1

The most accurate summary of the United States' involvement and military role in World War I among the options provided is:

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

The United States officially entered the war on April 6, 1917, after a series of provocations, including unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany and the interception of the Zimmermann Telegram, in which Germany proposed a military alliance with Mexico against the U.S. The U.S. subsequently provided military reinforcements and support to the Allies.