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Declaration of Neutrality
The US wanted to remain neutral in World War 1 -
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US enters the War
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The Lusitania
A European passenger ship sank with American passengers on board, helping to prompt the US entry in the war. -
Sussex Pledge Made
Germany kept attacking US trade ships on their way to deliver goods to Allies. The two countries made the sussex pledge which stated that Germany couldn't sink the trade ships without giving them warning. -
Sussex Pledge Ended
Germany attacked three US trade ships without notice, therefore ending the Sussex Pledge -
Zimmerman Note
The British government intercepted a telegram from Germany, asking Mexico to attack the US and in return they would get southwest US. -
3 American Ships Targeted
The Germans attacked 3 American trade ships, ending the Sussex Pledge and dragging the US into the War -
Declaration of War
President Wilson declared war on Germany after the breaking of the Sussex Pledge..
