Industrial Revolution & World War I Unit

Essential Question What are the characteristics of total war and the reasons for U.S. involvement in World War I?

Key Vocabulary Lusitania- A British passenger ship that was sunk by a German U-boat. 128 Americans died during the attack. Zimmerman Note- An attempt by Germany to convince Mexico to attack the U.S. if America was to enter WWI. No Man’s Land- The area between the trenches where millions were killed.

Warm Up What do you think the term “total war” means?

Total War A total war is a war fought at home as well as on the battlefield. In a total war all of a nations resources go towards the war effort.

Aspects of Total War Government drafted men to fight the war. Government raised taxes and borrowed money to pay for the war. Government rationed, or limited the supply of goods at home, so the military could be provided for. Governments use propaganda to damage their enemies war cause. Women join the workforce to fill in for the men fighting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ah0gabY7wi4&list=PLeiESi5 PTC54TPfrRywtppkVCuaHnhPAq&index=4

Assessment Prompt 1 Word Splash – Total War

Military Aspects of the War World Involvement Central Forces: Germany, Austria- Hungry, Ottoman Empire & Bulgaria Allied Forces: Britain, France, Russia, Italy & eventually the U.S.

New Weapons Poison Gas Tank Airplane Machine Gun Naval Warfare U-Boat British Navy

Major Theaters of War Eastern Front 1914-1917 Battle lines shifted back and forth Armies not fighting trench warfare but casualties were higher than west. Russian soldiers were poorly equipped and many deserted.

Southern Front Bulgaria joined the Central Powers and Italy joined the Allies. Western Front German hope for a quick victory failed. Troops instead found themselves in a stalemate and trench warfare Millions lose their lives in “No Man’s Land” Battle lines remained almost unchanged for 4 yrs. as millions die! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v =xyFCmwgCUvU&list=PLeiESi5PTC54T PfrRywtppkVCuaHnhPAq&index=1

Assessment Prompt 2 Explain how the creation of new technology and scientific advancement contributes to World War I.

American Military Contributions Why was it important for the U.S. to get involved in WWI? Troops, about 2 million Money Materials Morale Boost Wilson’s Moral Diplomacy Wilson’s plan to strike a new note in international affairs and to see that honesty and unselfishness will prevail over nationalistic self-seeking in American foreign policy.

Steps to American Involvement German Unrestricted Submarine Warfare Lusitania British passenger liner that was sunk by German U- boats, it contained British war materials and 128 U.S. citizens

Hostility towards Germany Zimmerman Note A note written that arranged an alliance between Mexico and Germany in the event that the United States entered WWI. To encourage Mexico’s cooperation, Germany promised that Mexico would regain Texas, Arizona and New Mexico upon a German Victory.

American Economic Interests America traded mostly with Allies America fights to save Democracy American Security Submarine warfare threatens U.S. security

Allied Propaganda Atlantic Cable Cable that connected London to NYC The British were able to control the news that was coming from Europe The news promoted the allied cause & depicted Germans as ruthless conquerors

Effects of Propaganda German Measles- Liberty Measles Dachshund- Liberty Pups Sauerkraut- Liberty Cabbage Hamburger- Salisbury Steak Frankfurter- Hot Dog

Graphic Organizer/ Assessment Prompt 3 Total War + United States enters WWI

Activity Christmas Truce Video Answer the questions of the worksheet provided. This will be submitted for a grade.

Journal Answer the EQ: What are the characteristics of total war and the reasons for U.S. involvement in World War I? Consider the following: Who were the Central Powers? Who were the Allied Powers? What were some new weapons that made WWI so deadly? What did America bring to the Allies upon entering? Name 2 main reasons for U.S. involvement in WWI? What was the Atlantic Cable? How did the Atlantic Cable shape U.S. opinion about the War?