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Primary Source: Article Of the Tragic sinking of the Lusitania

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The disaster set off a chain of events that led to the U.S. entering World War I. Of the 1,959 men, women, and children on board, 1,195 perished, including 123 Americans. It was significant to the U.S because it was the main reason that resulted in Wilson choosing to leave neutrality and enter the War. Mostly because of the deaths of American civilians and lack on fairness between the Germans and border patrol.

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"Secret" telegram sent from Germany to Mexico

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This was a tipping point persuading the U.S. to join the war.  helped draw the United States into the war and thus changed the course of the war, which ended with an armistice, an agreement in which both sides agree to stop fighting, on November 11, 1918. This was significant because it was an important message that was breached helping the U.S understand Germany's motives and efforts to try to stop them and put the U.S or world in any danger.

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Suffragists' decision to focus on the nation's needs during this time of crisis proved to help their cause. Their activities in support of the war helped convince many Americans, including President Woodrow Wilson, that all of the country's female citizens deserved the right to vote. It was significant in the development and involvement of appreciation for women, the highlighting of the work and things they improved and did for the country.

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U.S and British Soldiers effected by the battle (tank folded)

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The battle of Cambrai: 20 November – 7 December 1917.

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The battle of Cambrai: 20 November – 7 December 1917.

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This was significant in the involvement of war technology and tactics.  It was bloody on both sides of the fight however, renowned for being an example of the first large scale use of tanks in warfare. The Battle resulted in over 12,000 British and oher allie deaths which affect the effectiveness of the U.S and there probability in being successful in the war.

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Swinging its industrial might and vast manpower behind France and Britain against Germany and its allies on April 6, 1917, the United States tipped the balance 

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U.S becomes a world power (economically) :April 6, 1917

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U.S becomes a world power (economically) :April 6, 1917

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WW1  accelerated income tax and urbanization and helped make America an economic and military power in the world. This was significant to boosting the economic power of the U.S because they used Europe's weaknesses to sell to preserve their country and build back up to par. Also helped the U.S develop militarily and be a main factor in WW2 and the future in technology, military, and economically.

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the United States declared war against Germany, the nation had a standing army of 127,500 officers and soldiers. U.S soldiers arrive in Europe 

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The first American troops arrived in Europe: June 1917: The U.S declares War on Germany: April 6, 1917

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The first American troops arrived in Europe: June 1917: The U.S declares War on Germany: April 6, 1917

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The arrival of the American troops acted as a much-needed morale boost for the war-weary Allied soldiers. By the spring of 1918, they were arriving on the Western Front in large numbers. The entry of the United States was the turning point of the war, because it made the eventual defeat of Germany possible. the Allies' military effort against Germany would be upheld by U.S. supplies and credit. This was significant in turning the war and helping it end earlier then it would have. The U.S gained much wealth after this War and it was helped by the start of U.S troops landing in and their major help.

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President Wilson established a propaganda organization

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Establishment of CPI (Committee on Public Information): April 14, 1917

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Establishment of CPI (Committee on Public Information): April 14, 1917

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CPI established to mobilize public opinion behind World War I. President Woodrow Wilson established the committee in April 1917. This was significant because looking at this time period there was no mass, fast communication like cell phones and news, so propaganda was very important to spread information and ideas fast. However this information can be exaggerated to benefit the government and war efforts for soldiers, help, donations and more.

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Germans are defeated and overwhelmed by tank war

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The Second Battle of the Marne: 15–18 July 1918.

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The Second Battle of the Marne: 15–18 July 1918.

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The Battle Marne was a turning point in the war. Besides marking that last German offensive of the war, it marked the entry of American troops into the war. The soldiers lacked in experienced, but fought bravely for a victory and major help in the fight turning the war to higher chance in success for the allies. Allied troops stunted the German advance and started the counteroffensive that would ultimately win the war.

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Fought along the Somme River basin in France, the Second Battle of the Somme is launched by the Germans

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Second Battle of the Somme: March 21 to April 5, 1918.

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Second Battle of the Somme: March 21 to April 5, 1918.

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The second battle formed the central part of the Allies' advance to the Armistice of 11 November. The battle has increasingly been seen as important in providing experience that later contributed to victory on the Western Front. A combination of a compact battlefield, destructive modern weaponry and several failures. Several thousand American troops fought alongside the British and French in the Second Battle of Somme. Significant in turning the Germans back and showing the help of the American soldiers.

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The representatives of each country involve in the treaty

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This was one of the most important and significant things. It is significant because this is the turning point and decision making that led to WW2. This effects the U.S in all ways of SPRITE. It shows the world what America is made of entirely. The U.S in the future has to fight in another war draining them later on economically in some ways. Also effects the people (U.S citizens).