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Which of the Following Occurred When News of the European

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Which of the following occurred when news of the European war first reached the United States?


A) President Wilson immediately called on Congress to build up American military strength and begin the conscription of young male soldiers.
B) Most old-line Americans were sympathetic to the Central Powers, so Wilson worried he would not have enough support to declare war and join the Allies.
C) Irish Americans became the group that most leaned toward supporting the Allies, and for this reason, Wilson felt confident in joining the Allies' side.
D) Wilson publicly promoted neutrality while privately ensuring that the United States would help provide supplies to the Allies.
E) John J. Pershing was already on his way with tens of thousands of troops, as Wilson had already signed a pact with Great Britain and France.

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