Question

which statement best describes a factor that caused the united states to enter world war i? a. the united states had strong financial ties with the allied powers. b. the united states bought most of its goods from the central powers. c. the united states had strong financial ties with the central powers. d. the united states bought most of its goods from the allied powers.

Explanation:

The U.S. lent massive sums to Allied powers and had far more economic investment in their success; this, combined with events like the Zimmermann Telegram and unrestricted submarine warfare, pushed the U.S. to enter WWI. Options B, C, and D are factually incorrect, as the U.S. did not have strong financial or trade ties to the Central Powers, nor did it primarily buy goods from the Allies.

Answer:

A. The United States had strong financial ties with the Allied powers.