What was the main argument used by Germany to justify its resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917? 1 point Germany argued that it was necessary to defend its territory from Allied attacks. Germany claimed that it was a legitimate tactic to cut off supplies to Britain and force them to surrender. Germany insisted that it was acting in self-defense against American aggression. Germany stated that it was a necessary measure to protect its citizens from Allied bombing raids

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Germany claimed that it was a legitimate tactic to cut off supplies to Britain and force them to surrender. This argument was central to their justification for resuming unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917, as they believed that targeting merchant ships would effectively weaken Britain and shorten the war in their favor.

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