Official USCIS civics question 101 of 128
Why did the United States enter World War I?
Official answers (English)
- Because Germany attacked U.S. (civilian) ships
- To support the Allied Powers (England, France, Italy, and Russia)
- To oppose the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria)
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Explanation
English
The U.S. entered WWI after Germany attacked American ships and to support the Allied Powers.
Türkçe
ABD, Almanya'nın Amerikan gemilerine saldırmasının ardından ve Müttefik Devletler'i desteklemek için 1. Dünya Savaşı'na girdi.
Español
EE. UU. entró en la Primera Guerra Mundial tras los ataques de Alemania a barcos estadounidenses y para apoyar a los Aliados.
Memory hint
💡 EN: Germany attacked U.S. ships.
💡 TR: Almanya ABD gemilerine saldırdı.
💡 ES: Alemania atacó barcos de EE. UU.
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