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Since Germany did not want to strengthen the allies by drawing the US into war it agreed with certain conditions to sink no more merchant ships in a promise called?
The promise made by Germany to refrain from sinking merchant ships, in order to avoid drawing the United States into World War I, was known as the Sussex Pledge. This agreement came after the sinking of the French passenger ferry SS Sussex in 1916, which had resulted in American casualties. Germany's commitment aimed to prevent escalating tensions with the US, although it ultimately failed to stop American involvement in the war.
What did convoy system do?
The convoy system was used to prtect American ships carrying materials to Great Britain in 1940 and 1941. These merchant ships were protected by American Warships.
Which of the following is the explanation for the US declaration of war on Germany in April of 1917?
Germany resumed attacking American merchant ships
What were operations that protected American merchant ships in the Atlantic before the US entered World War 2?
Neutrality Patrols
Why did germany's response to the british blockade cause outrage?
It violated an international treaty stipulating that military vessels must reveal their intentions to merchant ships and make provisions for the safety of the targeted ship's crew and passengers before sinking it.
How did German actions push the us to join World War 1 on the side of the Allies?
Because of the sinking of 12 American merchant ships
What were U-Boats used for in World War 1?
Sinking merchant ships.
Why did us get in World War I?
german u boats were sinking us merchant ships
What did U-Boats do during war?
"Guerre de Course", sinking merchant ships (commerce raiding).
What major event led to the establishment of the navy and the department of the navy?
Barbary corsair attacks on American merchant ships and French seizures of American merchant ships
What has the author Frederick C Matthews written?
Frederick C. Matthews has written: 'American merchant ships, 1850-1900' -- subject(s): History, Merchant marine, Merchant ships, Ships
When did German submarines began sinking unarmed and unresisting merchant and passenger ships without warning?
World War 1.
What events brought the US closer to war with Germany?
The German telegram to Mexico and the sinking of U.S. merchant ships "apex"
One of the last reasons president Wilson called for war was?
German U-Boats destroyed American merchant ships
How did the US try to support Britain without actually being involved in the war?
When Germany starting cutting off Britains food supply by sinking their merchant ships, the U.S sent over their own merchant ships to Britain.
German submarines began sinking unarmed and unresisting merchant and passenger ships without warning?
WWI; Guerre de Course-Merchant Raiding aka Commerce raiding.
What was the name of the American merchant ships that were allowed to attack British ships during the revolution?
privateers
