Question

Why did the United States break diplomatic relations with Germany in 1917

Answer 1

The United States broke diplomatic relations with Germany in 1917 due to the introduction of Germany's Navy policy of unlimited submarine warfare.

Further Explanations:

 

The actual conflict amid the United States and Germany began on 7th May 1915 when Germany purposely sank the British submarine “Lusitania” having more than a thousand commuters along with 100 American. As a result of it Unites States broke all its diplomatic relationships with Germany and pronounced its policy of unobstructed warfare. After it, Germany sank five more US navy that annoyed President Wilson even more. He though was in favor of neutrality, decided to enter the war and confirmed its entry on 6th January 1917. American's started  hating  German and considered them as their foe. Spite of it Americans never declared war on the central powers like Bulgaria, The Ottoman and other central allies. The war left a profound impact on the lives of citizens of both the nation as many publications of Germany were ceased and cities and buildings were renamed.

German-American relationship has existed since 1871, generally based on commerce and immigration. When Germany unified itself it became more dominant and powerful, their relationship encountered some mere fraction. The fraction was on  issues of navy and economy. The factions were much less and were overlooked during that era.  

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Answer Details:

Grade: High school

Subject: US History

Chapter: First World War

Keywords:

German-American, commerce, immigration, dominant ,powerful, navy ,economy, British submarine, Lusitania, 6th January 1917, Bulgaria, The Ottoman, central allies,

Answer 2

On Feb. 3, 1917, before a joint session of Congress, President Woodrow Wilson announced that the United States had broken off diplomatic relations with Germany, after that nation had announced a policy of unrestricted submarine warfare