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America Enters the War. WWI. Germany’s Unrestricted Naval Warfare. Germany began using “unrestricted naval warfare” They said they would attack any ship America would not like this because ___________________?. Unrestricted Naval Warfare.
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Germany’s Unrestricted Naval Warfare • Germany began using “unrestricted naval warfare” • They said they would attack any ship • America would not like this because ___________________?
Unrestricted Naval Warfare • Germany began sinking ships, including ones that had American passengers on board • The most famous was the Lusitania (1915) • British ship (unarmed but carrying munitions) • They were warned to stay away – didn’t listen • 1,198 people died • 128 were American
Unrestricted Naval Warfare U.S. and Germany signed the Sussex Pledge in 1916 to stop unrestricted naval warfare In 1917 Germany threatened to start up again
Zimmermann Note • German foreign minister sent a telegram to the German ambassador in Mexico • The British intercepted the note – showed it to the U.S. • Suggested an alliance between Germany and Mexico • If war broke out with the U.S. • Germany would support Mexico and help them regain territories in Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico
U.S. Goes to War April 2, 1917 Wilson made a speech before Congress What must we (America) make the world safe for? Look at Document #2!!
