Which of these BEST describes the events leading up the United States' involvement in World War I?

Question

Responses
A The government took part in military operations in Europe before 1917.The government took part in military operations in Europe before 1917.
B American citizens wanted to join the war in Europe from its start in 1914.American citizens wanted to join the war in Europe from its start in 1914.
C The government tried to gain support for the war from the start of the war.The government tried to gain support for the war from the start of the war.
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Which of these BEST describes the events leading up the United States' involvement in World War I?
Responses
A The government took part in military operations in Europe before 1917.The government took part in military operations in Europe before 1917.
B American citizens wanted to join the war in Europe from its start in 1914.American citizens wanted to join the war in Europe from its start in 1914.
C The government tried to gain support for the war from the start of the war.The government tried to gain support for the war from the start of the war.
D American citizens wanted to stay neutral unless innocent Americans were killed.

Answer 1

The option that BEST describes the events leading up to the United States' involvement in World War I is:

D American citizens wanted to stay neutral unless innocent Americans were killed.

Initially, the sentiment in the U.S. was largely isolationist, with many Americans preferring to avoid involvement in the conflict unless there was a direct threat to American lives or interests. Over time, events such as the sinking of the Lusitania and the interception of the Zimmerman Telegram shifted public opinion and political pressure towards engagement in the war.