Question

Why did the United States enter the war on the side of the allies? Americans did not like German food. Americans could speak the same language. Americans thought they were right. The sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmermann telegram spurred the U.S. to enter the war. They gave us a better deal.

Answer 1

The answer would be D

Step-by-step explanation:

The sinking of Lusitania didn't directly cause the United States to enter the war. It did, however, fuel virulent anti-German sentiment in Britain and the United States and hinder diplomatic relations between Germany and the United States.

The Zimmerman telegram stated that Germany planned to return to unrestricted submarine warfare and would sink all ships – including those carrying American passengers – located in the war zone. The telegram also proposed an alliance between Germany and Mexico should the United States decide to join the European Allies.

Answer 2

The sinking of the lusitania and the zimmerman telegram spurred the us to enter the war