Bellwork 11/1/2017 Write one paragraph explaining the three reasons why United States will join WWI and declare war on Germany. Of these three reasons, which one will have the most impact on the American people?

Essential Question EQ: How was World War I fought? I will examine the impact of new technology used in World War I and argue which had the most significant impact on the war

Key Vocab/Study Guide Selective Service Act NEW TECHNOLOGY Warfare Conscientious Objector Armistice Convoy System Shell Shock

Trench Warfare What could be some of the problems associated with this type of warfare? Look up the term on page 376.

Shell Shock

Trench Foot Turn and Talk: How could a soldier avoid this kind of infection?

America Goes to War Why might there have been such a need for recruitment? Read “Raising an Army” on page 382

America Begins to Mobilize The United States was NOT prepared for war. Only 200,000 men were in service when war was declared. Drastic measures needed build large and modern army.

Selective Service Act 1917 RESPONSE TO NEED FOR SOLDIERS Raised an army for the war. Required men be randomly chosen military service. 24 million registered; 3 million called up.

How did American forces help Allies to win the war? Read 383-387 Define Conscientious Objector, Convoy System, and Armistice in your own words while reading How did the arrival of new American troops affect the spirit of the Allied troops? What were the physical and psychological effects of the new kind of warfare? How did American forces help Allies to win the war? Weapon Chart-New Technology.

Machine Gun Turn and Talk: What is the benefit of this weapon on the battlefield?

Tank Turn and Talk: What is the benefit of this weapon on the battlefield?

Airplane Turn and Talk: What is the benefit of this weapon on the battlefield?

New Weapons/Technology (384-385) Notes/Significance Machine Gun Airplane Poison Gas Anti-aircraft gun Main weapon against planes Four rounds minute, 3000 yards away Tank

World War I Results Allied victory Casualties End of the German, Russian (Bolshevik Revolution), Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian empires Formation of new countries in Europe and the Middle East Establishment of the League of Nations

Review Question Opinion Which new technology/tactic had the most significant impact on the war? Support your answer with evidence

Not Everyone Wanted to Fight Role Play You and you partner will each write a letter playing a specific role Role A: Conscientious Objector (write a letter explaining why you are opposed to the war and what, if anything, you are proposed to do to aid the war effort Role B: Draft Board Official (write a letter explaining why it is participation of every American is important and suggest, if any, nonviolent ways for the conscientious objector to participate.