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British Naval Blockade
The British blocked off the German coast and deprived them of food and supplies. -
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Lusitania Sinking
A U-boat sank the British liner, the "Lusitania," off the southern coast of Ireland. 1,198 people dies and 128 were American. -
Arabic Sinking
Another U-boat sank a British liner, the "Arabic," drowing two Americans. America protested for no more passanger ships to be sank. -
Sussex Sinking
Germany broke its promise and destroyed a French passanger boat, the "Sussex." It had 80 passangers injured and killed, including Americans. -
"He Kept Us Out Of War"
The quote that helped re-elect President Woodrow Wilson -
Peace Without Victory
...a peace between equals, neither side would impose harsh terms on the other. -
Resumption Of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
The German's would sink all ships in British waters if they were hostile or neutral. -
Zimmerman Note
Germany would help Mexico regain the lost territory. -
Sinking Of Four Unarmed American Merchant Ships
Germany destroyed four of our largest merchant ships. -
Overthrow Of Nicholas II
The Russians replaced him with representative government. -
President Wilson's War Message
Wilson wanted war because property can be paid for but the lives of innocent people cannot be. -
Declaration Of War Against Central Powers
Germany provoked the US to join the war, and this is the date that we decided to join the fight for our honor.
