Which of the Following Statements Describes Actions Taken by a Number

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes actions taken by a number of everyday Americans early in the war?

• A) Many Americans worked tirelessly to produce U-boats or submarines, and because of the efforts of everyday factory workers, the United States was the first country to use them during the war.
• B) Americans provided only materiel aid to the Allies during this time, as any fighting by Americans overseas was strictly against the law and would result in punishment.
• C) Few Americans volunteered to fight in the war because it was clear from the onset how destructive and dangerous it would be; Wilson, thus, felt compelled to initiate a draft early in the war.
• D) Despite American neutrality, many volunteered in the British, French, and Canadian militaries or joined relief organizations for varied reasons such as glory or antagonism toward Germany.
• E) Nearly all Americans ignored the war in Europe, as they identified so little with either the Allies or the Central Powers that they refused to choose sides.

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