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What is one reason the United States joined the war? A) Austria-Hungary assassinated the Archduke Franz Ferdinand, a friend of President Wilson. B) The United States wanted to help the Central Powers win land in Italy. C) Germany was practicing submarine warfare and violating the United States practice of neutrality. D) Russia asked for help in defending its government from the Black Hands

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C i hope it helps good luck :)

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The answer is C. Germany practiced unrestricted submarine warfare, and American ships were sunk as a result. This angered the American public, so Congress voted to join the war. 
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