The beginning of 1917 was a very turbulent period during the follow of events of the WWI. Germany announced in January, it would engage against any Allied shipping using its submarine force. In February of that same year the president Wilson told the Congress that the US had broken diplomatic relations with the German government.
In march of that year Germany sank five US vessels, contributing to the already unstable American society. The british propaganda in the US and the deep economical involvement with the Allies carried the country to finally enter the War.
I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is the second option. One of the main things the US government did after entering the war in 1917 was to <span>recruit more soldiers. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.</span>
