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Two major defense alliances in Europe that were called The Triple Entente.
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Germany and Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire were known as the
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Germany invaded Belgium, following
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Heir to the Austrian throne was murdered on a triip.
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German Reaction to a British blockade. The "Lusitania" was the greatest damage.
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Another British ship was sunk a few months later despite the presidents response.
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Germans promised not to sink more ships then later broke their promise and sunk a french passenger liner called the Sussex.
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Telegram intercepted by the British stating that the Germans were planning an alliance with Mexico.
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Intended to prohibit interference with military operations so people won't support America's enimies.
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America's way of sending food to the troops.
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Act required men to register with the government
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British system made up for protection of their trade.
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Encouraged companies to use mass-production techniques to
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Last major German offense of the Western front.
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During a crushing battle Austria-Hungary surrendered to the Allies.
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Board made by Woodrow Wilson with 12 people to negotiate and discuss America's future in the war.
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Private committee made to influence and change how people feel on America's influence on the war.
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After world war one when Germany was in shambles they became a republic
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The Germans were too exhausted to continue so they agreed to a cease-fire.