The following are events that led to the United States shifting from neutrality to engagement in World War I. Place them in the order in which they occurred, with the earliest on top.

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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:

  1. Start of World War I (July 28, 1914) - The war began in Europe after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
  2. Sinking of the Lusitania (May 7, 1915) - A British ocean liner was torpedoed by a German U-boat, killing 128 Americans and sparking outrage.
  3. Unrestricted Submarine Warfare (January 1917) - Germany announced it would resume unrestricted submarine warfare, targeting all ships, including those from neutral nations.
  4. 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.
  5. 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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