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America Helps France and Britain
The United States was funding and providing war supplies for Britain and France even though they technically weren't involved in the war. -
President Wilson Declares Neutrality
President Woodrow Wilson states that the United States must stay neutral. This is because of the vast number of immigrants in the United States. -
The Sinking of Lusitania
The British ship, Lusitania, was sunk by German boats on its trip from Britain to New York. When this happened, 128 Americans were killed causing public opinions toward Germany to be turned to hatred. -
The Sinking of the Sussex
The sinking of the Sussex angered the U.S. further because the Germans broke their promise to not attack passenger ships. To make the United States feel better the Germans drew up a Sussex Pledge that stated that they would only fire on ships that carried weapons and that they wouldn't fire on passenger ships. -
President Wilson is Re-elected
President Wilson is re-elected for keeping the United States out of the World War. -
The United States Invests in the War
United States had big investments in Britain and France. -
The Resumption of Unrestricted Submarine Welfare
There were unauthorized German subs along the East Coast marking unrestricted submarine welfare. This was a direct violation of the Sussex Pledge which the German had established between them and the U.S. -
The Zimmerman Telegram
A telegram is sent by Germany to Mexico that suggested that Mexico ally with them against America. The Germans promised to send support to Mexico to help them recapture the land they lost in the Mexican-American War. -
The Declaration of War
The Congress votes to go to war against the German Empire. -
President Wilson's 14 Points
President Wilson proposes his 14 points. These points explain why America is involved in this war. They also say what will happen after the U.S. wins the war. His plan is met with mixed reactions because his allies didn't want the same thing to happen after the war.
