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U.S. Entry Into The War
German submarines intercepting neutral import ships
Why?
Feb 1915 Germans announced they would sink without warning ships around the waters of Britain
This triggered outrage (Who can't get in? What can't get in? Why is it a problem?)
Germany signs international treaty that banned attacks on civilian ships without warning
May 1915 Lusitania sunk1,200 passengers-128 Americans
Outraged Americans
March 1916 U-boat torpedoes the SussexSeveral Americans are on boardU.S. breaks off diplomatic relations with Germany
February 1917-Zimmerman TelegramGerman alliance with Mexico
Between Feb 3-March 21 Sic American ships sunkApril 2, 1917 U.S. Declares war
“The world must be made safe for Democracy”