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The Election of Woodrow Wilson
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All of World War 1
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The Assassination of Archduke Franz-Ferdinand
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America Proclaims Neutrality
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Battle of the Marne
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Declaration of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare by Germany
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Sinking of the Lusitania
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Battle of the Verdun
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Sussex Incident
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Battle of the Somme
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Re-Election of Wilson
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Interception of the Zimmermann Telegram
The Zimmerman telegram was an encoded telegram sent to Mexico by Germany.
It was intercepted in London and decoded, the message- in summary- stated that if Mexico defeated the United States, they would give back some of Mexico's former land.
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Selective Service Act
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Espionage Act
The Espionage Act was enacted to punish any act that went against the United State's war efforts and tried to impede on foreign relations.
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Landing of the AEF in France
The purpose of the American Expeditionary Force to provide relief for French and British troops.
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U.S Enters WWI