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U.S. Entry Into The War German submarines intercepting neutral import ships Why?

U.S. Entry into WWI

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U.S. Entry Into The War

German submarines intercepting neutral import ships

Why?

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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

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May 1915 Lusitania sunk1,200 passengers-128 Americans

Outraged Americans

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March 1916 U-boat torpedoes the SussexSeveral Americans are on boardU.S. breaks off diplomatic relations with Germany

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February 1917-Zimmerman TelegramGerman alliance with Mexico

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Between Feb 3-March 21 Sic American ships sunkApril 2, 1917 U.S. Declares war

“The world must be made safe for Democracy”