Senator George Norris opposed American entry into World War I because
a. he had been born in Germany.
b. he believed it was only for financial considerations.
c. many Irish-Americans lived in his home state of Nebraska.
d. he disliked the imperialistic goals of Britain and France.
ANSWER: b
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