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U.S. entrance into War
me and busta -
The British Naval Blockade
Blocked German coast so weapons and other military supplies couldn't get through (famine occured and 750,000 Germans died due to starvation) -
Lusitania Sinks
Worst U-boat attack on the British liner-1,198 deaths with 128 being Americans (German excuse=ship carried ammunition) -
Arabic Sinks
U-boat sinks british liner and 2 Americans die from drowning. -
Sussex Sinking
U-boat torpedoed French Steamer- 80 passengers including Americans were injured or killed (happened after Germany promised not to sink any more ships) -
"He kept us out of war"
Slogan Wilson campaigned off of to win 1916 election. -
Peace without Victory
Wilson's plea for peace given before the Senate to promote peace between warring alliances. -
Resumption of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Kaiser announces U-boats will sink all hostile or neutral ships in British waters. -
Zimmermann Note
Intercepted by the British that proposed an alliance between Mexico and Germany. -
Sinking of Four Unarmed American Merchant Ships
36 lives are lost after the Zimmermann Note because of the sinking of 4 unarmed American merchant ships. -
Overthrow of Nicholas II
Last obstacle of entrance into war for U.S. is removed as Russian Monarchy is replaced with representative government. -
President Wilson's War Message
Wilson delivers his speech in the Capitol Building about how the U.S. is happy to fight for peace of the world. -
Declaration of War against the Central Powers
Congress passes Wilson's message to go into war, and the U.S. is ready for battle.
