Foreign Developments: Events bringing the USA into WWI - Submarine Warfare

Question 1

Which country started the submarine warfare in WWI?

Answer 1

Germany

Question 2

When did submarine warfare start in WWI?

Answer 2

1915

Question 3

What did Germany do which started submarine warfare in WWI?

Answer 3

They declared British waters as a warzone

Question 4

How would Germany declaring British waters a warzone affect the USA?

Answer 4

There could be some USA ships in British waters

Question 5

What did Wilson do after Germany’s declaration?

Answer 5

He warned Germany not to act on it as some American civilians could die

Question 6

How did the people who wanted USA neutrality respond to Wilson warning Germany?

Answer 6

They told Wilson to not send any American ships to Britain

Question 7

What did William Jennings tell Bryan in the event of Germany declaring British waters as a warzone?

Answer 7

He said that US civilians on ships would not guarantee the safety of their ships

Question 8

When did Germany bring an initial end to the submarine warfare? (Month and Year)

Answer 8

August 1915

Question 9

What event brought an initial end to German submarine warfare?

Answer 9

A British ship was sunk with 2 American civilians on it.

Question 10

What was possibly significant for Germany to stop submarine warfare after killing 2 American Civilians?

Answer 10

It showed Germany were cautious of the USA