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After the battle of the ____, Germans settled onto high ground, dug ____, and fortified their positions. Marne, trenches
Germans used ____ guns and artillery resulting in the French and English digging their own _____. machine, trenches
Wilson called on Americans to be "____ in thought as well as action" because America was a "____" nation, it might cause conflict between Americans. impartial, melting pot
Americans viewed the conflict as a distant ____ quarrel for land and influence. European
Were most Americans impartial to the European war? No, immigrants tended to favor one side or another. (Germans, Irish)
Many ____ benefited from the increased demand by warring nations for American goods. businesses
President _____ sincerely desired _____ in the US and around the world. Wilson, peace
President Wilson ____ in his effort to end the conflict between warring countries. failed
German invasion of neutral ____ impacted American opinion. Belgium
_____ believed that war was none of America's business. Isolationists
___ felt the war did effect American Interests and that the US should intervene in the conflict for the allies. Interventionists
___ held the middle ground. Internationalists
British leaders used the navy to ____ Germany to keep goods from reaching the country. blockade
In Feb 1915, Germany began using ___ or submarines to sink allied ships. u-boats
May 7, 1915, German u-boat sank the British passenger liner _____ of the coast of Ireland. Over 1200 people perished.. Lusitania
In 1916, the Germans sank the French ship ____ which led to the Germans promised not to sink anymore ___ ships. Sussex, passenger
Wilson wanted peace but began to prepare the country for war. Did many people think this was a dangerous course that could provoke war? Yes
The National Defense Act expanded the size of the ___. Army
The ____ Construction Act increased the size of the navy. Naval
In 1916, Wilson ran for reelection with the slogan, "He kept us out of ___" war
In 1917, _____ and _____ were able to receive American goods while the _____ felt the effects of the British blockade. France, Britain, Germany
In 1917, Germans took desperate measures. The first was the ______ to Mexico which promised the Mexicans the states of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Zimmerman Telegram
The Zimmerman Telegram promised the state of Virginia to Mexico. True or False? False
In 1917, Germans took desperate measures. The second was the resumption of ________ warfare against Britain. unrestricted submarine
On April 2, 1917, President ____ asked Congress for a declaration of ____ against ____. Wilson, war, Germany
Did Congress declare war on Germany after President Wilson called for it? yes
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