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The killings sparked a chain of events that led to the outbreak of World War I by early August.
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President wilson declares that he won't side with anyone in the war.
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Germany waged submarine warfare against the United Kingdom which had implemented a naval blockade of Germany. The ship was identified and torpedoed by the German U-boat U-20 and sank in 18 minutes. This is one reason we started ww1.
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Telegraph with Germany wanting an alliance with Mexico.
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On April 6, 1917, America formally declared war against Germany.
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This organization was to influence public opinion to support the war.
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First time American troops were sent abroad, they enter europe.
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This act required all men ages 21-30 to register for military service.
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The Espionage Act is a law with the Sedition Act of 1918. Its purpose was to make it illegal to write or speak anything critical of American involvement in the war.
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Wilson's 14 points to world peace.
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It was the final offense push off for WW1. Leading the Allied attack were some 350 tanks that rumbled slowly forward, smashing through the German lines.
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This was the ending of the first world war.
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A meeting of the allied powers to sign for peace between powers.
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The U.S. would never ratify the treaty or join the League of Nations.
