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L 7.3.2 Quiz: World War I and Its Aftermath

Question 2 of 10
The United States was led into World War I after:
OA. Germany sent troops and weapons to Mexico.
OB. Germany took control of U.S. submarines.
OC. Germany sank U.S. merchant ships.
D. Germany set up a blockade of U.S. merchant ships.
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Answer 1

The United States entered World War I after Germany sank U.S. merchant ships.

Step-by-step explanation:

The United States was led into World War I after Germany sank U.S. merchant ships. This event, known as the sinking of the Lusitania, occurred in 1915 and was a major factor in the U.S. decision to enter the war. The sinking of other U.S. merchant ships by German submarines also contributed to the American declaration of war in 1917.

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