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QuizMultiple Choice

World War I Ends

Question 8 • FL-2109310-World History Sem 1 - Flex

Which statement describes the strategy Germany followed after Russia withdrew from the war?

Answer
A
Germany ended submarine warfare in an effort to convince the United States to stay neutral.
B
Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare to cut off supplies going to the Allies.
C
Germany invaded Mexico as a means of distracting the United States from the fighting in Europe.
D
Germany appealed to the United States to become one of the Central powers.

Explanation

After Russia withdrew from World War I, Germany could shift troops from the Eastern Front to the Western Front. It resumed unrestricted submarine warfare, hoping to sink ships carrying supplies to Britain and the other Allies and force them out of the war. This describes choice B; the policy also helped bring the United States into the war against Germany.

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