Question

question 5 of 10
how did american entry into world war i affect germany’s strategy?

a. they believed they could retreat to germany’s boarders to hold off an invasion.

b. they feared russia would be inspired to renew its attack on germany as well.

c. they believed they needed to crush the allies before american troops arrived.

d. they were confident they could outlast the allied forces.

Explanation:

When the US entered WWI, Germany knew American troops would boost Allied strength. So Germany's strategy shifted to defeating the Allies quickly before US troops fully deployed, matching option C. Option A is incorrect (retreat wasn't the strategy). Option B is wrong (Russia had exited the war by then). Option D is incorrect as US entry made outlasting less feasible.

Answer:

C. They believed they needed to crush the Allies before American troops arrived.