America Joins WWI

By mmurphy182

  • America Declares Neutrality

  • The Lusitania Sinks

    The Lusitania Sinks

    The Brittish trade boat The Lusitania had Americans on board when it was attacked by German Uboats. This angered the American public.

  • Sussex Pledge Created

    In the Sussex Pledge Germany agreed not to use their Uboats against American trade ships
    date not specified.

  • Sussex Pledge Broken

    Germany Broke the sussex pledge
  • Zimmerman Note Intercepted

    Zimmerman Note Intercepted

    The Brittish intercepted a note from Germany to Mexico that discussed how Germany would give Mexico Land if Mexico attacked the U.S.
    date not specified

  • American Ships Targeted

    American Trade Ships continued to be attacked by German Uboats.

  • America declares War