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Britsih Naval Base
They blocked off all ties to Germany through waterways to prevent wepons and other milatary supplies from getting through. -
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WW1
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Luistania Sinking
A German U-boat sank a British ship off the southern coast of Ireland. Germany promised not to sink anymore ships. -
Arabic Sinking
Another U-boat blew up another British ship, drowning two Americans. This was the second ship that was sunk. -
Sussex Sinking
Germany broke thier promise again by the sinking of the Sussex. 80 passengers including Americans were either killed or injured. -
Resumption of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
The United States warned that it would break off diplomatic relations unless Germany changed its tactics. Germany agreed on one condition: if the United States could not persuade Britian to lift its bockade against food and fertilizers, Germany would consider renewing. -
"He Kept Us Out Of War."
Presidental election of 1916. Wilson's campaign slogan. -
Peace Without Victory
In a speech before the Senate in January 1917, the president called for "a peace without victory...a peace between equals," in which neither side would impose harsh terms on the other. -
Zimmermann Note
It was a telegram from German foreign minister to the German embassador in Mexico that was intercepted by British agents. It proposed an alliance between Mexico and Germany. -
Sinking of 4 unarmed American Merchant Ships
Loss of 36 lives. -
Overthrow of Nicholas II
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President Wilsons War Message
A resolution given in front of senators, representatives, ambassadors, members of the Supreme Court, and other guests crowded into the Capital Building. -
Declaration of War Against the Central Powers
Wilson and many Americans truly believed that the United States had to join the war to pave the way for a future order of peace and freedom
