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Declaration of Neutrality
This was signed by Wilson at the start of the War, saying that the U.S. is a neutral country in the war. -
The Lusitania
This is a U.S. passenger boat that was sunk by the German U-Boats which created tension. -
Sussex Pledge Made
This is the date that the Sussex Pledge was made. -
Zimmerman Note
Great Britain intercepted a note that Germany was sending to Mexico. It basically said that if you help us in the war we wll give you a piece of the U.S. -
Sussex Pledge Ends
The U.S. were tired of the Germans sinking their boats so the came out of neutrality and joined the allies. -
3 american ships targeted
The German U-Boats were ruthless in the sense that they would just shoot and then sink any boat. These three american boats were an example of them sinking boats. -
Declaration of War
On April 2nd, Wilson asked Congress if he could declare war on Germany. They granted his request and then by April 6th they were at war.
