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How the US Entered World War I: 1914---1917

How the US Entered World War I: 1914---1917. June-July 1914. WW1 Event. Assassination of the Archduke/WW1 Begins. US Reaction. Asserts its neutrality. August 1914. Germany invades neutral Belgium. Sympathizes with Allies. 1915. Germany announces Unrestricted Submarine Warfare.

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How the US Entered World War I: 1914---1917

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  1. How the US Entered World War I:1914---1917

  2. June-July 1914 WW1 Event Assassination of the Archduke/WW1 Begins US Reaction Asserts its neutrality

  3. August 1914 Germany invades neutral Belgium Sympathizes with Allies

  4. 1915 Germany announces Unrestricted Submarine Warfare Anti-German feelings increase

  5. May, 1915 German U-boat sinks Lusitania, 128 Americans die Protests. Wilson threatens War. Germany backs off

  6. 1916 British blockade around Germany takes its toll Increase trade with Britain-create stronger relations

  7. Jan. 1, 1917 Zimmermann Telegram. Germany asks Mexico to fight US War Fever reaches a peak

  8. Jan. 31, 1917 Germany resumes unrestricted submarine warfare Prepares for War. Wait and see policy

  9. April1917 Germany sinks 4 more “neutral” ships Declare War on Germany. 2 million soldiers mobilized

  10. Discussion Question What was the main reason why the US entered the war against Germany?

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