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What event triggered the United States' entry into World War I?
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The sinking of the Lusitania
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- The sinking of the Lusitania
- The Zimmerman Telegram
- The invasion of Belgium
- The Russian Revolution
Explanation & Context
While the sinking of the Lusitania contributed to anti-German sentiment, the interception and publication of the Zimmerman Telegram, a secret German proposal for an alliance with Mexico against the US, was a major factor leading to the US declaration of war on Germany.
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