Which of the Following Occurred When News of the European

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurred when news of the European war first reached the United States?

• A) President Wilson immediately called on Congress to build up American military strength and begin the conscription of young male soldiers.
• B) Most old-line Americans were sympathetic to the Central Powers, so Wilson worried he would not have enough support to declare war and join the Allies.
• C) Irish Americans became the group that most leaned toward supporting the Allies, and for this reason, Wilson felt confident in joining the Allies' side.
• D) Wilson publicly promoted neutrality while privately ensuring that the United States would help provide supplies to the Allies.
• E) John J. Pershing was already on his way with tens of thousands of troops, as Wilson had already signed a pact with Great Britain and France.

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