USA Enters the War

By ecrowley18
  • Declaration of Neutrality

    Declaration of Neutrality

    The US wanted to remain neutral in World War 1
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    US enters the War

  • The Lusitania

    The Lusitania

    A European passenger ship sank with American passengers on board, helping to prompt the US entry in the war.
  • Sussex Pledge Made

    Sussex Pledge Made

    Germany kept attacking US trade ships on their way to deliver goods to Allies. The two countries made the sussex pledge which stated that Germany couldn't sink the trade ships without giving them warning.
  • Sussex Pledge Ended

    Sussex Pledge Ended

    Germany attacked three US trade ships without notice, therefore ending the Sussex Pledge
  • Zimmerman Note

    Zimmerman Note

    The British government intercepted a telegram from Germany, asking Mexico to attack the US and in return they would get southwest US.
  • 3 American Ships Targeted

    3 American Ships Targeted

    The Germans attacked 3 American trade ships, ending the Sussex Pledge and dragging the US into the War
  • Declaration of War

    Declaration of War

    President Wilson declared war on Germany after the breaking of the Sussex Pledge..