Which of the following does NOT explain why Americans hoped to avoid involvement in the war in Europe?

a. Many regretted intervention in the First World War, especially after Senate hearings revealed bankers and arms merchants had profited enormously from it.

b. Hitler had admirers in the United States.

c. Anticommunists thought German expansion could check Soviet aggression.

d. Businessmen such as Henry Ford wanted to maintain profitable German markets.

e. It was clear to most people that there was little possibility of an Allied victory.

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Patience Stanley

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18 January, 01:37

Which of the following does NOT explain why Americans hoped to avoid involvement in the war in Europe?

a. Many regretted intervention in the First World War, especially after Senate hearings revealed bankers and arms merchants had profited enormously from it.

b. Hitler had admirers in the United States.

c. Anticommunists thought German expansion could check Soviet aggression.

d. Businessmen such as Henry Ford wanted to maintain profitable German markets.

e. It was clear to most people that there was little possibility of an Allied victory.

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Clinton Bishop · Answer 1

The correct answer is letter E.

Explanation: On April 6, 1917, the United States declared war on the Germans and their allies. A large volume of soldiers, tanks, ships and warplanes were used to ensure the Entente's victory. Before long, the German and Austrian troops were defeated.