3.1 - Impact of USA's entry

Question 1

Why did America join the war?

Answer 1

• The sinking of the Lusitania
• U-boats sinking supply ships with American civilians on
• The Zimmerman telegram sent by Germany to Mexico, asking Mexico to join Germany and declare war on the USA

Question 2

What did America have to offer to the allies?

Answer 2

Provided additional supplies and troops to Britain and its’ allies, enabling them to win the war of attrition.

Question 3

Why was Germany unhappy with the American entry?

Answer 3

• It was a race against time to launch a concentrated attack on western front.
• If America joined, the war of attrition was done for, as the naval blockade was already causing famine.

Question 4

When did America join the war?

Answer 4

April 1917