The Role of Immigrant Groups in World War I

Did some immigrant groups in the United States lean towards the Central Powers during World War I?

a) True

b) False

Answer:

a) True

During World War I, some immigrant groups in the United States, such as Irish Americans and German Americans, leaned towards the Central Powers. The Irish-Americans, resentful of British rule, opposed support for the Allies. German Americans saw their nation as a victim of aggression and tended to sympathize with Germany. These ethnic divisions and loyalties among immigrant groups influenced their stance in the war.