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Declaration of Neautrality
Woodrow Wilson, the president of the United Staes, declared his country to be neutral. -
The Lusitania
A German U-boat torpedoed the British ship, the Lusitania, containing more than 120 Americans. This event turned lots of public opinion against Germany. -
Sussex Pledge Made
An agreement called the Sussex Pledge was made between Germany and the U.S. stating that if Germany contiues to harrass Americans, then diplomati relations with them would be broken. -
Zimmerman Note
This secret telegram was sent on this date by Germany asking Mexico to join the war and be their ally. -
Sussex Pledge Ended
The Sussex Pledge ended afer Germany violated the agreement between them and the United States. -
3 American Ships Targeted
After Germany continued to target American ships, it swayed the public opinion of America and their opinion on the declaration of war. -
Declaration of War
America finally declared war on Germany on this date
