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Declaration of Neutrality
President Woodrow Wilson declared Neutrality in 1914 to avoid taking sides in the war. -
The Lusitania
The Lusitania was a British u-boat that was sunk by Germans without warning. -
Sussex Pledge made
The sussex Pledge was made on May 4th, 1916 by the Germans stating that their submarines would warn before attacking. -
Zimmerman Note
This was a proposal made to Mexico from Germany stating that if Mexico declared war on the United States, Germany would give Mexico U.S land. -
Sussex Pledge Ending
At the end of January Germany informed America it was going to end the Sussex Pledge. On February 3rd the United State broke off diplomatic relations with Germany. -
3 American Ships targeted
Germany sank City of Memphis, Illinois, Vigilancia, all three amaerican ships during March 16 through March 18th. -
Declaration of War
A war resolution passed 82 to 6 in the senate and in the house 373 to 50. The president singed it on April 6th, 1917.
