The United States Enters World War I (WWI)

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The United States Enters World War I (WWI) Learning Target #18: I can evaluate the causes and effects of the United States’ entry into World War I (WWI).

American Industry Value of U.S. exports for 1914: 1914 - $824.8 million to Allies 1914 - $169.3 million to Central Powers Value of U.S. exports for 1916: 1916 - $3.2 billion to Allies 1916 - $1.2 million to Central Powers Value of U.S. Loans for 1917: 1917 - $2.5 billion to Allies 1917 - $27 million to Central Powers

Sinking of the Lusitania (1914) British ship; 128 Americans killed

Zimmerman Telegram (1917) Final Straw for the U.S.

U.S. Declaration of War April 2, 1917 President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress for a declaration of war United States sent fresh troops to support the allies Allies went on the offensive and fought against tired & worn down German troops

November 11, 1918