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For each of the following statements, write whether it's true (T) or false (F).

1. The sinking of the Lusitania led the U.S. to immediately declare war on Germany.

2. The United States joined WWI because German U-boats were engaging in "unrestricted submarine warfare" and sunk US ships in the Atlantic Ocean.

3. Franklin Roosevelt was president during WWI.

4. The USA was on the same side as France and Great Britain.

5. The Selective Service Act of 1917 allowed Americans to volunteer for military service.

6. Poison gas was used as a weapon for the first time during WWI.

7. The US military was desegregated during WWI.

8. Women served as nurses and clerks in the US military during WWI.

9. The war lasted several more years after the US troops joined the fight.

10. The US government raised most of the $30 billion required to fight WWI by raising taxes on the American people.

Answer :

Final answer:

The responses to the statements regarding World War I clarify important historical facts, such as the implications of the Lusitania sinking, the role of the U.S. in the war, and contributions by women. Several statements turned out to be true or false based on historical context. Understanding these details is crucial for comprehending U.S. involvement in WWI.


Explanation:

Review of World War I Statements

Below, I provide the correct answers to each statement regarding World War I:

  1. F - The sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 did not lead to an immediate declaration of war by the U.S. It contributed to anti-German sentiment but the U.S. would not enter the war until 1917.
  2. T - The United States joined WWI because German u-boats engaged in "unrestricted submarine warfare", sinking U.S. ships and threatening American shipping interests.
  3. F - Franklin Roosevelt was not president during WWI; Woodrow Wilson was the president during this period.
  4. T - The USA fought on the same side as France and Great Britain, as part of the Allies against the Central Powers.
  5. F - The Selective Service Act of 1917 was enacted to draft soldiers, not just to allow voluntary enlistment. It required men to register for military service.
  6. T - Poison gas was used as a weapon for the first time during WWI, notably by both sides, which caused significant casualties and suffering.
  7. F - The U.S. military was not officially desegregated during WWI; segregation continued in the Armed Forces.
  8. T - Women served as nurses and clerks in the U.S. military during WWI, contributing to the war effort in various support roles.
  9. F - The war did not last several more years after U.S. troops joined; rather, the U.S. joined in 1917, and the war ended in 1918.
  10. T - The U.S. government raised most of the $30 billion required to fight WWI by raising taxes on the American people and through war bonds.

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