how the us entered world war i: 1914---1917
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
How the US Entered World War I:
1914---1917
WW1
EventUS
Reaction
June-July
1914Assassination of the Archduke/WW1 Begins
Asserts its neutrality
August 1914
Germany invades neutral Belgium
Sympathizes with Allies
Germany announces Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
1915
Anti-German feelings increase
May, 1915German U-boat sinks Lusitania, 128 Americans die
Protests. Wilson threatens War. Germany backs off
1916
British blockade around Germany takes its toll
Increase trade with Britain-create stronger relations
Jan. 1, 1917
Zimmermann Telegram. Germany asks Mexico to fight US
War Fever reaches a
peak
Germany resumes unrestricted submarine warfare
Jan. 31, 1917
Prepares for War. Wait and see policy
April1917
Germany sinks 4 more “neutral” ships
Declare War on Germany. 2 million soldiers mobilized
What was the main reason why the US entered the war against Germany?
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