1. America goes to war 

2. Britain's blockade  
Prevents resources from reaching Germany.
750,000 die in Germany due to famine
American's upset
Germany responds with U-boats

3. Unrestricted submarine warfare
U-boats were used to sink any British or ally ship around Britain.
Often no Warning
Lusitania, British cruise ship sank by Germans, 1198 people died (127 Americans)

4. Wilson 
Threatens Germany that if they continue with U-Boats US would quit helping them.
Germany continues once a year: Arabic and Sussex
Germany agrees to end if US helps end the blockade. 
Wilson wins the election of 1916. 
Describes to Congress a "league of peace"= democracy, free seas, and reduce armaments 

5. Germany
Ignores Wilson's call for peace.
Resumed unrestricted submarine warfare
Zimmerman Note- proposed alliance between Germany and Mexico would give Mexico territories lost to the US back.

6. Additions to decision Germany sinks 4 American merchant ships
Russia eliminates monarchy for a representative government 

7. Work with your group on the Lusitania Project