Question

question 15 (1 point)
(mc)
which of the following was the most immediate cause of the united states entry into world war i?
o a german submarine attacks on u.s. merchant ships
b a request by the league of nations for u.s. intervention
o c threats of an attack on the philippines by the central powers
d yellow journalists efforts to rally public opinion behind the war

Explanation:

The United States initially tried to stay neutral in World War I. However, German submarine attacks (unrestricted submarine warfare) on U.S. merchant ships, such as the sinking of the Lusitania (which had American passengers), directly affected U.S. interests and public opinion. The League of Nations was formed after World War I, so option b is incorrect. The Central Powers did not threaten the Philippines in a way that was the immediate cause of U.S. entry, so option c is wrong. Yellow journalism was more prominent in the lead - up to the Spanish - American War, not World War I, so option d is incorrect.

Answer:

A. German submarine attacks on U.S. merchant ships