The Great War Ends

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Starting in 1915, German Submarines stationed in the Atlantic would fire upon any vessel heading for French or British Shores, including civilian vessels for fear of smugglers.

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What was the policy of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare?

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What happened to the RMS Lusitania?

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The RMS Lusitania, a UK registered civilian Ocean liner containing British and American Civilians, was torpedoed on May 7, 1915.

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What was Germany's response after the sinking of the RMS Lusitania?

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Germany vowed to end 'Unrestricted Submarine Warfare' but started again in 1917.

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In January 1917, the British intercepted a telegram from German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmerman to Mexico, offering an alliance and aid in reclaiming TX, AZ, & NM from the US if Germany won the war in Europe.

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What was the Zimmerman Telegram?

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When did the Armistice to end the Great War occur?

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The Armistice was signed on November 11, 1918, marking an allied victory.

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Signed in January 1919, this document officially ended the war, redrew borders in Europe, and established the League of Nations.

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What was the Treaty of Versailles?

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What were the terms of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?

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The Treaty placed all the blame for the war on Germany, forced it to surrender all colonies, dismantle its military, and pay reparations for war damages.