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How long was the United States in World War 1?

4 days later, the United States declared war on Germany. The U.S. was in World War 1 for 1 year, 7 months, and 5 days.

when did ww1 end

November 11, 1918

when did ww1 start

July 28, 1914

What was the role of America in World War 1?

Now, up until just before the U.S. declared war on April 6th, 1917, the U.S. had desperately tried to stay neutral, but ties to Britain, propaganda, the sinking of ships by German U-boats, and a German attempt in the Zimmermann Note to get Mexico to declare war on the U.S. pushed the U.S. to getting involved.

Who did we fight in the First World War?

On April 6, 1917, the U.S. joined its allies--Britain, France, and Russia--to fight in World War I.

Why did Germany declare war on Russia and France in 1914?

On August 1, 1914, four days after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, two more great European powers—Russia and Germany—declare war on each other; the same day, France orders a general mobilization.

what was one of the main causes for ww1

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What caused World War One?

The direct cause of WWI was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand at Sarajevo on 28 June 1914.

Why did the United States enter the war?

The main reason the United States entered World War I in 1917 was the unrestricted attacks German submarines were making on American ships and ships containing American passengers.

Who is to blame for the First World War?

Who was to blame for the First World War? As every schoolboy should know, it was the militant Serbian nationalist who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the Austro-Hungarian prince whose killing led to his nation's declaration of war on Serbia, which had a domino effect as other countries entering the conflict

How many countries were involved in the first World War?

it grew into a war involving 32 countries. The Allies included Britain, France, Russia, Italy and the United States. These countries fought against the Central Powers which included Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria.

How did Austria Hungary contribute to the start of ww1?

n July 28, 1914, one month to the day after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife were killed by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo, Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, effectively beginning the First World War.