When News of the European War First Reached the United

question 14

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 ensured that they would help provide supplies to the Allies
• E) Pershing was already on his way with 15,000 troops

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