Question

Which of the following best explains the political role of the U.S. during World War I?(1 point)
Responses

The political role of the U.S. was limited to 1917–1918, the time it actually fought in the war.
The political role of the U.S. was limited to 1917–1918, the time it actually fought in the war.

Although the U.S. joined the war late, it played an influential role in the peace process.
Although the U.S. joined the war late, it played an influential role in the peace process.

Because the war was not fought in the U.S., Americans did not play an important political role.
Because the war was not fought in the U.S., Americans did not play an important political role.

Neither the Allies nor the Central powers were interested in support from the U.S.

Answer 1

The best explanation of the political role of the U.S. during World War I is:

**Although the U.S. joined the war late, it played an influential role in the peace process.**

While the U.S. entered the war in 1917 and only fought until 1918, its involvement had significant political implications, particularly in shaping the post-war peace negotiations and the Treaty of Versailles.