Which of the following accurately summarizes the United States’ involvement and military role in World War I?(1 point)

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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 on January 16, 1917, when Germany sunk a British vessel and the U.S. sent economic support as a response.
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.

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 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 after the Zimmermann Telegram, and sent troops to provided military reinforcements and support.

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The most accurate summary of the United States' involvement in World War I is:

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

The Zimmermann Telegram, sent by Germany to Mexico in early 1917, proposed a military alliance against the United States, which, along with other factors such as unrestricted submarine warfare, prompted the U.S. to enter the war on the side of the Allies.