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The World War Era

  • German submarines

    German submarines
    Unrestricted attacks German submarines were making on American ships and ships containing American passengers. At the end of January 1917, Germany, determined to win its war of attrition against the Allies, announced the resumption of unrestricted warfare. Three days later, the United States broke off diplomatic relations with Germany; just hours after that, the American liner Housatonic was sunk by a German U-boat.
  • Dropping bombs on Japan

    Dropping bombs on Japan
    The US dropped an atomic bomb ("Little Boy") on Hiroshima in Japan. Three days later a second atomic bomb ("Fat Man") was dropped on the city of Nagasaki. These were the only times nuclear weapons have been used in war. There were many reasons to why the US administration decided to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. One of the main reasons was because the US wanted to force Japan's surrender as quickly as possible to minimize American casualties.
  • The U.S. lost World War 2 (Turning Point)

    The U.S. lost World War 2 (Turning Point)
    The United States lost World War 2 , Germany and Japan won and gained control of America. They both split the U.S. in half so that both would leave on good terms.
  • Germany takes control over the East coast

    Germany takes control over the East coast
    Germany officially added The East coast of the U.S. to their control after winning the war. Taking in the U.S. government as their own. As well as control of Japan.
  • Japan takes control of the west coast

    Japan takes control of the west coast
    Japan takes the land of the West coast because they won the war with Germany. Germany is in control of the Japanese. Therefore, Japan has no say so in government or national decisions.