Question

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what factor changed woodrow wilsons opinion about entering world war i?

a. he had promised to enter the war when he was reelected.

b. he believed that democracy in america was threatened.

c. he wanted to enforce the monroe doctrine.

d. americans were angry german u-boats had killed u.s. citizens.

Explanation:

• Option A: Wilson initially sought to keep the US out of the war and didn't promise to enter it upon re - election.
• Option B: While the idea of protecting democracy was part of the rhetoric later, the direct factor that changed his mind was the unrest due to German U - boat attacks on US citizens.
• Option C: The Monroe Doctrine was about European interference in the Americas, not directly related to WWI entry.
• Option D: German U - boat attacks, including the sinking of ships with US citizens (like the Lusitania), angered Americans and was a key factor in Wilson's decision to enter WWI.

Answer:

D. Americans were angry German U - boats had killed U.S. citizens.