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A series of events unfolded that drew the U.S. into World War I, including Germany's sinking of merchant ships like the Lusitania which killed American citizens, the Zimmerman Telegram proposing a German alliance with Mexico against the U.S., and Germany's declaration of unrestricted submarine warfare which led them to sink numerous U.S. ships and turn public opinion against neutrality. Faced with growing support to enter the war and protect American interests, President Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany in April 1917.
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America drawn to war 3
The document summarizes the key events that drew the United States into World War I despite President Wilson's initial goal of neutrality. It discusses Wilson's 1916 campaign slogan of keeping the U.S. out of the war. It then lists several events that unfolded and proved too difficult for Americans to ignore, including the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 and the Zimmerman Telegram in 1917, which led Wilson to ask Congress to declare war on Germany in April 1917 in order to "Make the World Safe for Democracy."
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The document summarizes the key events that drew the United States into World War I despite President Wilson's initial goal of neutrality. These included the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 which killed over 100 American civilians and turned public opinion against Germany. Germany then declared unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917, and the Zimmerman Telegram was intercepted, revealing a German plot to ally with Mexico if the U.S. entered the war. As tensions escalated, Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany in April 1917, arguing that entering the war would "make the world safe for democracy."
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The document summarizes the key events that drew the United States into World War I despite President Wilson's initial goal of neutrality. Several provocations including the sinking of the Lusitania passenger ship in 1915, the Zimmerman Telegram sent by Germany in 1917, and Germany's declaration of unrestricted submarine warfare increased tensions and swayed public opinion towards supporting American entry into the war. By April 1917, President Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany, arguing it was necessary to "Make the World Safe for Democracy."
America drawn to war 3
The document summarizes the key events that drew the United States into World War I despite President Wilson's initial goal of neutrality. It describes how a series of provocations, including the sinking of the Lusitania passenger ship and the discovery of the Zimmerman Telegram, increased tensions and turned public opinion toward entering the war. By April 1917, President Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany, citing the need to "Make the World Safe for Democracy."
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The document summarizes the key events that drew the United States into World War I despite President Wilson's initial goal of neutrality. These included the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 which killed over 100 American civilians and turned public opinion against Germany. Germany then declared unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917, and the Zimmerman Telegram was intercepted that year offering Mexico allied support if it joined the war against the U.S., further angering American citizens. As a result of these provocations, President Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany in April 1917 in order to "make the world safe for democracy."
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The document summarizes the key events that drew the United States into World War I despite President Wilson's initial goal of neutrality. These included the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 which killed over 100 American civilians and turned public opinion against Germany. Germany then declared unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917, and the Zimmerman Telegram was intercepted, revealing a German plot to ally with Mexico if the U.S. entered the war. As tensions rose, President Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany in April 1917, believing the U.S. must enter the fight to "make the world safe for democracy."
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- 6. 3. The Sinking of the Lusitania
- 7. Mass Funeral for Lusitania victims held in Ireland on May 23, 1915 How do you think people reacted when they saw these pictures in the newspaper?
- 8. 4. American Business Interests $2.25 Billion Invested in the Allied War Effort - would the $ be returned if the Allies lost? 5. President Wilson & His Desire for Future World Peace (USA must play a Role in the War to have a say in what the future should be)
- 9. 6. Germany Declares Unrestricted Submarine Warfare – Jan. 31, 1917 • Felt like they had no other choice • Their people were starving • They were desperate to end the war • U.S.A – wasn’t truly neutral anyway • Germany began sinking many U.S ships • April 6, 1917 – Congress Declares War
- 10. Assignment- Textbook p. 552-55 1) Explain the 6 situations(#1-6 Par. Each) that led us to war - give specific examples/be able to discuss in class 2) Final paragraph(#7): In your own words discuss the most important of the six events Due – ______________(NOT THIS YEAR) 1) Americans Take Sides 2) Lusitania – May 7, 1915 3) American Business Companies 4) Wilson/World Peace 5) The Zimmerman Note – Jan. 1917 6) Unrestricted Submarine Warfare