Question

Why did Germany resume unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917?

It wanted to starve Britain into making peace.

It knew that Russia would soon be out of the war.

It didn’t think much of the U.S. as a military power.

It knew Wilson was a pacifist who would avoid going to war.

Answer 1

This was kind of a combination of the first and third reason, but I'd go with the first one overall -- that it wanted to starve Britain into making peace. The Germans ran some numbers and calculated how much shipping they would need to sink to force Britain into surrendering and, to most of their leadership, it started to look like a good option.

With conditions at home beginning to deteriorate from the stalemate -- such as being blockaded themselves -- Germany opted to go all in with subs hoping to knock Britain out before the Americans could organize themselves in reply.

Answer 2

Correct Answer: A. It wanted to starve Britain into making peace.

Answer 3

^ Correct!

Answer 4

@charlotte123 thanks! :)

Answer 5

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