Why the U.S. Entered World War I
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I can explain how unrestricted submarine warfare, the Zimmerman Telegram, the defense of democracy, and economic motivations led to American entry into World War I.
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How did Germany's policy of unrestricted submarine warfare affect American public opinion regarding involvement in World War I?
Explain the main message of the Zimmerman Telegram and why it was significant in shifting U.S. foreign policy towards Germany.
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“Describe the series of declarations of war between European powers that occurred in late July and early August of 1914, following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.”
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