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US Entry into World War I: Significance & Factors

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the key factors that led to the United States entering World War I, encouraging students to categorize, rank, and justify the importance of each factor.

Topics covered:

#Explain and justify the relative importance of each factor
#Entry
#Significance & Factors
#Standard
#Identify and categorize the main factors influencing US entry into WW1
#World War I
#US in WW1
#History
#Compare the significance of different factors

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US Entry into World War I: Significance & Factors

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to US Entry into WW1

The United States initially remained neutral when World War I broke out in 1914. However, several factors gradually influenced America's decision to join the war in 1917. These included political, social, economic, and religious reasons. Understanding these factors helps us comprehend why the US decided to become involved in the conflict.

Source A: Speech by President Woodrow Wilson (1917)

'We must make the world safe for democracy. Our entry into the war is a moral obligation to uphold justice and freedom.' Provenance: Official speech delivered by President Wilson to Congress.

1.
Categorize the following factors into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: the sinking of the Lusitania, the influence of Propaganda, economic ties with Britain, and the desire to promote democracy.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the significance of economic ties with Britain and the influence of propaganda in encouraging US entry into WW1. Which was more important? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the political factors that contributed to US entry into WW1. Why were these factors important?
[4 marks]
4.
Explain the role of social factors in influencing US decision to enter WW1. How did they shape public opinion?
[6 marks]
5.
Rank the four main factors—Political, Social, Economic, Religious—in order of importance in influencing US entry into WW1. Justify your ranking with specific evidence.
[8 marks]
6.
Analyse how the sinking of the Lusitania influenced American attitudes towards entering WW1. Provide reasons supported by evidence.
[6 marks]
7.
Explain why the United States' entry into WW1 was considered a turning point for both America and the war itself.
[4 marks]
8.
Compare the political and economic factors that influenced US entry into WW1. Which was more influential? Support your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]

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