When News of the European War First Reached the United

question 20

Multiple Choice

When news of the European war first reached the United States:

• A)President Wilson immediately called on Congress to build up America's military strength.
• B)most old-line Americans were sympathetic to the Central Powers.
• C)Irish Americans leaned toward support for the Allies.
• D)Wilson sought to ensure that the United States could provide Great Britain and France as much financial assistance and supplies as possible.
• E)Pershing was already on his way with 15,000 troops.