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In February of 1917 Germany had resumed previously restricted submarine warfare. As a result, Wilson asked congress for a declaration of war. Within the span of a few days congress would declare war.

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The Sinking of the Lusitania May 7th, 1915

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The Sinking of the Lusitania May 7th, 1915

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The sinking of the Lusitania by a German u-boat would ultimately take the lives of 128 Americans and sparked a large amount of outrage among Americans.

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American Troops before the Second Battle of Marne

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Second Battle of Marne Jul 15, 1918 – Aug 6, 1918

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Second Battle of Marne Jul 15, 1918 – Aug 6, 1918

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The Second Battle of Marne would be the Germans last attempt at an offensive that would ultimately fail as this battle marked the official entry of American troops into the war.

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American Troops part of the 89th Division of the IV Corps

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Battle of Saint-Mihiel Sep 12, 1918 – Sep 15, 1918

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Battle of Saint-Mihiel Sep 12, 1918 – Sep 15, 1918

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Known as the first American D-Day, the Battle of Saint Mihiel took place on September 12, 1918 and had more than half a million American troops fighting in what's considered America's first offensive of the war.

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Hundred Days Offensive Aug 8, 1918 – Nov 11, 1918

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Hundred Days Offensive Aug 8, 1918 – Nov 11, 1918

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Hundred Days offensive was the final battle of the war and more importantly for American troops. With this battle that marked the end of the war American troops could now return home to their families.

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More Job Opportunities for Women and African Americans 1917-Onwards

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More Job Opportunities for Women and African Americans 1917-Onwards

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While men were off fighting in battle many women and African Americans now had access to more jobs than before. Many women took up jobs in manufacturing as well as agricultural positions. African American men were also let into the war and were able to fight on the war front. Black women for example served in welfare organizations such as the YMCA and Red Cross.

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Propaganda was used heavily to help promote victory gardens. These would help feed the hungry soldiers fighting over in Europe. The National War Gardens Commission was created in order to push Americans to contribute to the war effort. They did this by planting, fertilizing, harvesting and storing their fruit and vegetables so that more food could be exported to our allies.

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Senate Rejects Joining the League of Nations Nov. 19 1919

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Senate Rejects Joining the League of Nations Nov. 19 1919

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The US senate did not want to join the League of Nations. The Senate knew that if the US joined the League of Nations they would no longer have the power to declare war on another country. Meaning, American troops could be sent out in battle shall the League deem it necessary. So essentially for the Senate this means a loss of power. Hence the reason the Senate rejected joining the League of Nations.

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During the war African Americans like never before now had more opportunities. Not only were they fighting on the war front but also on the home front. More job opportunities meant there was a large amount of African Americans traveling up north. This large movement is known as The Great Migration. This large movement of African Americans would ultimately open new doors for them both socially and politically.

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Before the war the US military wasn't much. However once the US entered the war the forces would greatly expand. In order to ensure conscription the US government silenced critics with the Espionage Act. The government during the war also motivated young men into joining the military by utilizing mass propaganda.