I was wondering if anybody could help me with this:
Which of the following most directly involved the United States in World War 1?
1. The invasion of Russia
2. The German sinking of an ocean liner
3. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
4. The alliance between Britain and France
I assumed it was #2, I wanted to see if I was correct and I also wanted to get a little bit more information on it. Thank you!
Yes, 2 is correct, in part -- the others are wrong.
http://www.bing.com/search?q=the+u.s.+entry+into+world+war+i&form=EDGNTC&qs=PF&cvid=bd387db364c14ea5b9cc22006904f068&pq=the%20u.s.%20entry%20into%20world%20war%20i
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/lusitania
Thank you!!!!!!
You're welcome. This is a fascinating part of our history, with lessons to be learned for our own times and the future!
To determine which of the options most directly involved the United States in World War 1, we need to evaluate the events and their impact on the country's entry into the war.
1. The invasion of Russia: The invasion of Russia, also known as the Russian Revolution, occurred in 1917. While it was a significant event during World War 1, it did not directly involve the United States. The U.S. did not have any military involvement in the Russian Revolution.
2. The German sinking of an ocean liner: This event refers to the sinking of the British passenger ship RMS Lusitania by a German submarine in 1915. This incident did have a direct impact on the United States' entry into the war. The sinking of the Lusitania resulted in the deaths of 128 American citizens, which raised public outrage in the U.S. and helped to turn public sentiment against Germany and in support of entering the war.
3. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand: This event took place in 1914 when the Archduke of Austria, Franz Ferdinand, was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist. While this assassination triggered a series of events that eventually led to the outbreak of World War 1, it did not directly involve the United States.
4. The alliance between Britain and France: The alliance between Britain and France, known as the Entente Cordiale, was a significant diplomatic development before World War 1. However, it was not the event that directly involved the United States in the war.
With this analysis, it is correct that option 2, the German sinking of an ocean liner (RMS Lusitania), most directly involved the United States in World War 1. The sinking of the Lusitania played a crucial role in swaying public opinion and ultimately led to the U.S. joining the war effort in 1917.
I hope this explanation helps clarify the connection between the events and the United States' involvement in World War 1. Let me know if you have any further questions!