Question

Which event helped convince the United States to enter World War I on the side of the Allies?

Responses

sinking of the Lusitania

sinking of the Lusitania

election of Woodrow Wilson

election of Woodrow Wilson

assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

overthrow of the Russian tsar

Answer 1

Answer: sinking of the Lusitania

Explanation: The United States later declared war on German ally Austria-Hungary on December 7, 1917. Germany's resumption of submarine attacks on passenger and merchant ships in 1917 became the primary motivation behind Wilson's decision to lead the United States into World War I.