Sure! Here’s a list of key events that led to the United States shifting from neutrality to engagement in World War I. You can order them as follows:
- Start of World War I (July 28, 1914) - The war began in Europe after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
- Sinking of the Lusitania (May 7, 1915) - A British ocean liner was torpedoed by a German U-boat, killing 128 Americans and sparking outrage.
- Unrestricted Submarine Warfare (January 1917) - Germany announced it would resume unrestricted submarine warfare, targeting all ships, including those from neutral nations.
- The Zimmermann Telegram (January 16, 1917) - A secret communication from Germany to Mexico proposing a military alliance against the U.S. was intercepted and made public, increasing anti-German sentiment.
- U.S. Declares War on Germany (April 6, 1917) - Following increasing tensions and provocations, the U.S. formally entered the war.
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