Because of the unrestricted attacks German submarines were making on American ships
Our heritage I believe is truly reflected in the things we say and do. For example, in Canada we have a strong pioneering spirit so that means that Canadians generally are not afraid to face the wilderness. For example, our geologists regularly go to work in say the Far North and brave the cold and the isolation to carry out their explorations.
It encouraged African-Americans to become politically active and racially conscious.
