Question

1. a major reason the u.s. entered world war i was to ______

a. break up the colonial empires of the allies
b. keep latin america from being attacked by germany
c. maintain freedom of the seasds1
d. support the central powers

1. all of the following were factors that contributed to america’s entry into wwi except the ______

a. german policy of unrestricted submarine warfare
b. sinking of the lusitania
c. explosion of the u.s.s. maineds2
d. zimmermann telegram
(new york journal document image)

1. what was the significance of this document?
2. what does this political cartoon illustrate about american foreign policy in the late 19th century? (political cartoon image)

Explanation:

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• Option a: The U.S. was part of the Allies, so breaking up their colonial empires is incorrect.
• Option b: Germany's focus was on the European front, not attacking Latin America, so this is not a main reason.
• Option c: Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare threatened U.S. trade and freedom of the seas, a key reason for U.S. entry.
• Option d: The U.S. supported the Allies, not the Central Powers.

• Option a: German unrestricted submarine warfare was a factor in U.S. entry into WWI.
• Option b: The sinking of the Lusitania (with U.S. citizens) was a factor.
• Option c: The explosion of the U.S.S. Maine was related to the Spanish - American War (1898), not WWI.
• Option d: The Zimmermann Telegram (Germany's proposal to Mexico) was a factor.

This document (New York Journal's coverage of the Maine explosion) is an example of yellow journalism. It sensationalized the event, portraying it as an enemy act (likely Spain at the time of the Spanish - American War). It helped to stir public outrage and support for war against Spain. It also shows how media can influence public opinion and foreign policy decisions (in this case, leading to the Spanish - American War).

Answer:

c. maintain freedom of the seas[DS1]

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