Foreign Developments: Events bringing the USA into WWI - Submarine Warfare Flashcards
Which country started the submarine warfare in WWI?
Germany
When did submarine warfare start in WWI?
1915
What did Germany do which started submarine warfare in WWI?
They declared British waters as a warzone
How would Germany declaring British waters a warzone affect the USA?
There could be some USA ships in British waters
What did Wilson do after Germany’s declaration?
He warned Germany not to act on it as some American civilians could die
How did the people who wanted USA neutrality respond to Wilson warning Germany?
They told Wilson to not send any American ships to Britain
What did William Jennings tell Bryan in the event of Germany declaring British waters as a warzone?
He said that US civilians on ships would not guarantee the safety of their ships
When did Germany bring an initial end to the submarine warfare? (Month and Year)
August 1915
What event brought an initial end to German submarine warfare?
A British ship was sunk with 2 American civilians on it.
What was possibly significant for Germany to stop submarine warfare after killing 2 American Civilians?
It showed Germany were cautious of the USA