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U.S involved in world war

By merly mishelle
  • Wilson declares U.S. neutrality

    Wilson declares U.S. neutrality

    Reflecting strong public opinion, Wilson states that U.S. will not join the war
  • Germany declares waters around British Isles a war zone

    Germany declares waters around British Isles a war zone

    Neutral vessels are warned of potential u-boat attacks. Wilson warns Germany that it would be accountable for any loss of American life
  • Wilson wins 1916 presidential election

    Wilson wins 1916 presidential election

    Declaring "he kept us out of war," Wilson and Democrats barely defeat Hughes and Republicans (277 to 254 in electoral college)
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    Wilson asks Congress for greater powers

    Senate, led by La Follette of Wisconsin, refuse to grant Wilson power to wage an undeclared naval war.
    Instability in Europe encourages Wilson to act.
  • Food Administration formed

    Food Administration formed

    Herbert Hoover heads effort to conserve food and boost agricultural output
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    Washington, D.C.

    Creel Committee issues official propaganda.
    War Industries Board created.
  • Selective Service Act passed

    Selective Service Act passed

    Nearly 10 million men are listed and a lottery chooses first 687,000 to serve. Eventually 3,000,000 men serve as draftees in the war
  • 14 Points declared

    14 Points declared

    Wilson lists his goals for a war-free world, including a League of Nations
  • Chateau-Thierry

    Chateau-Thierry

    French and American troops block German advance
  • Cantigny

    Cantigny

    First victory for American troops
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    Meuse-Argonne

    Gen. Pershing loses 120,000 men (10%) of his troops in heavy fighting
  • Sedan

    Sedan

    American troops cut German supply lines 50 miles behind German front
  • Germans surrender, expecting a peace drawn up under Wilson's generous 14 Points

    Germans surrender, expecting a peace drawn up under Wilson's generous 14 Points

    Worst war in world history is over. 10 million soldiers killed, 10 million civilians die from disease and starvation
  • Treaty of Versailles signed

    Treaty of Versailles signed

    Germany signs treaty drafted by "Big Four" which includes huge reparation demands
  • Wilson asks for declaration of war

    Wilson asks for declaration of war

    "The world must be made safe for democracy," Wilson insists