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What was one effect of unrestricted German submarine attacks on shipping in world war i?
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What were the naval consequences of the German unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917?
The renewal of unrestricted German submarine warfare had devastating effects on shipping in 1917. In terms of tonnage, the Germans sank 540,000 tons in February 1917, 578,000 in March and 874,000 tons in April. Anti-submarine measures by the Allies, however, began to reduce this calamity.
What statement explains why a German submarine sunk the Lusitania?
Germany practiced unrestricted submarine warfare.
How did the US become involved in the great war?
The German policy of unrestricted submarine warfare against shipping. This led to the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915. Great Britain and France were major trading partners.
What was issued by the German government in 1916 to appease the US and end unrestricted submarine?
The Sussex Pledge
What German military tactic eventually helped draw the US into the Great War?
unrestricted submarine warfare
What was issued by the German government in 1916 to appease the US and end unrestricted submarine warfare?
The Sussex Pledge
What was the German policy of sinking Britain ships without warning called?
This policy was called unrestricted submarine warfare
What did the German government decide to begin on February 1 1917?
on feb 1 1917 German government decided to begin submarine warfare unrestricted
What German policy contributed to the US's entry into World War 1?
Unrestricted submarine warfare (in the Atlantic).
What role did unrestricted submarine warfare have on the us during world war 1?
In WW1, the German policy of unrestricted submarine warfare irritated neutral nations such as the United States and eventually helped public opinion to support the US entry into the war. In WW2 the German policy of unrestricted submarine warfare in the Atlantic irritated nominally neutral nations such as the United States and provided a rationale for increasing US support of Britain and its allies. In WW2 the American policy of unrestricted submarine warfare in the Pacific probably contributed to the degradation of Japanese economic capabilities as the war progressed.
Why did the us join the war 1?
The German threat of unrestricted submarine warfare placed US shipping, crews and passengers at risk. Commerce was threatened and that could not be tolerated.We were mad at Germany for a number of hostile actions, and president Wilson wanted to protect economic interest in England
What words pertaining to World War 1 begin with the letter U?
"Unrestricted Submarine Warfare" was the policy followed by the German Navy to have German submarines without warning sink ships that were transporting food and other resources. U-boat was a term in WW1 referring to a submarine.
