History quiz

What two factors influenced U.S sympathies in World War I?

1. British and French propaganda campaigns:

- Used literature, films, and other artistic mediums to portray Germany and its allies as inherently evil and aggressive

- Portrayed the war as a fight for democracy and freedom against an oppressive regime

2. German restrictions on American civilian movement and commerce:

- Germany established "war zones" around Great Britain and France, warning merchant and passenger ships not to enter because of the threat of unrestricted submarine warfare

- Sinking of the RMS Lusitania in 1915 resulted in over 1000 civilian casualities

- Zimmermann Telegram offered Mexico American territories (including Texas and New Mexico) in exchange for an alliance and declaration of war against the U.S.

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