15.d 1-5

Question 1

From the beginning, England controlled _________ coming from Europe. All of it was anti-German.

Answer 1

propaganda

Question 2

Despite American neutrality, American_______ were allowed to send loans to the allies to buy supplies and materials from the United States. By 1917, __ billion had gone to Britain and France. Secretary of State William Jennings _______ resigned in 1915 when Wilson refused to stop these loans, Bryan arguing the investments tied the US to allied victory even though the country’s policy was neutrality.

Answer 2

bankers; 7; Bryan

Question 3

In early 1915 Germany declared a war zone around Great Britain. On May 7, a u-boat torpedoed ___________ off the coast of Ireland. Over 1,200 drowned, including _____ Americans. Germany momentarily called of its Atlantic offensive after Wilson insisted on ______, non-combatant “______ of the seas.”

Answer 3

Lusitania; 128; neutral; freedom

Question 4

Despite German violations, Wilson campaigned for re-election in 1916 on a promise to keep America _____ of war. He squeaked by thanks to the 13 electoral votes of ___________.

Answer 4

out; California

Question 5

In January 1917, Wilson spoke of “peace without _______.” Wilson hinted it would be _____________ that the people of the United States should play no part in the war and he hinted at elements of a peace plan that would become known as the Fourteen Points. Essentially, Wilson was taking the Progressivism to the world stage.

Answer 5

victory; inconceivable