Increasing Tensions/Causes Review FINAL

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Prior to 1917, the United States was officially neutral in WWI.

Back

True

Front

What did Germany do in response to a British blockade?

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use unrestricted submarine warfare (USW)

Front

Which BEST describes unrestricted submarine warfare (USW)?

Back

Sinking any ships carrying war supplies or arms in the war zone

Front

What did Germany do when they began to use unrestricted submarine warfare (USW)?

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warned Americans through newspaper advertisements

Front

128 Americans died when the Lusitania was sunk. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What was the impact of the sinking of the Lusitania?

Back

The American public was outraged.

Front

Which of the following BEST describes the Sussex Pledge?

Back

A promise by Germany NOT to sink merchant ships without warning

Front

Why did Germany break the Sussex Pledge?

Back

Both of these are correct.

Front

Why did the United States have stronger ties with the Allies?

Back

All of these explain why the U.S. was closer with the Allies.

Front

What was the purpose of the Zimmermann Note?

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Create a secret alliance between Mexico and Germany against the U.S.