1h 53min, mar 24, 1916 y - Germany torpedoes Sussex
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A German U-Boat sank the Sussex. Among the injured were seven Americans. This would result in President Wilson issuing an Ultimatum to the Germans. Since the Germans wanted to avoid any possible conflicts with the U.S., they backed down and signed the Sussex pledge.
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Chapter 20 and 21 APUSH
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