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Events that drew the U.S. into World War I
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Declaration of Neutrality
Wilson warned U.S. citizens the danger of taking sides in the war. -
the Lusitania
The British ship was hit by a German submarine without warning. -
Sussex Pledge Made
This was made in agreement that German ships wouldn't fire at U.S ships without warning. -
Sussex Pledge Ended
Germany broke the Pledge by firing at ships with no warning. -
Zimmermann Note
Germany requested a Mexian-German alliance if Germany happen to go to war with the United States. -
3 American ships targeted
Germany hit and sunk 3 American merchant ships. -
Declaration of War
The sinking of the U.S, ships was the breaking point for the U.S. and on Apirl 2, U.S. declared war with Germany.