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Which statement describes a reason the United States entered World War I on the Allied side?

AMost Americans believed that Europe's fight was also their fight.
BGerman U-boats sank unarmed ships carrying American passengers.
CPresident Wilson wanted to take possession of Germany's colonies.
DGermany's invasion of Canada posed a direct threat to the United States.

Verified Answer :

One of the reasons why the United States entered World War I on the Allied side was because "b. German U-boats sank unarmed ships carrying American passengers," through a policy of "unrestricted" submarine warfare. There were also ideological and racial reasons for joining the Allies as well, however. 

Answer:

b. German U-boats sank unarmed ships carrying American passengers.

Explanation:

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