World War I 1914-18 Trench and Submarine Warfare Treaty of Versailles Chapter 19 Notes SOLVUS 9 World War I 1914-18 Trench and Submarine Warfare Treaty of Versailles

Pre WWI – Post WWI

World War I 1914- 18 AKA: The Great War and the War to End All Wars. TWO GROUPS: Triple Alliance v. Triple Entente Germany, A-H, Italy v. Allies

Assassination of Archduke        * Tensions were high in June 1914, when Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in Bosnia. His assassination ignited Europe into war.

Trench Warfare Attrition Gases: Chlorine and Mustard NO Man's LAND

US enters the WWI Neutral for first 3 years of the war. Enter War b/c: a) Unrestricted Submarine Warfare b) Zimmerman Telegram c) Wilson wanted to “make the world safe for democracy”

Who is this? Why am I showing you this?

US in the War Passed the Selective Service Act. America’s military resources of soldiers and war materials tipped the balance of the war and led to Germany’s defeat.   Forced Germany to sign an armistice. (Veteran’s Day).

America joins World War I

After the War Wilson’s 14 Points Treaty of Versailles League of Nations 18th and 19th amendment

Wilson’s 14 Points 1) Plan to eliminate the causes of war 2)   Key Ideas: a)   Self-determination b)   Freedom of the sea c)   League of Nations (primary objective) d)   Mandate system

Treaty of Versailles     * The French and English insisted on punishment of Germany.      * A League of Nations was created.      * National boundaries were redrawn, creating many new nations. (except Germany)

League debate in United States * Objections to U.S. foreign policy decisions made by an international organization, not by U.S. leaders. *   Senate’s failure to approve Treaty of Versailles.

Wilson’s Legacy: 19th amendment- women’s right to vote 18th amendment- Prohibition

World War I

Extra Tidbits!!! Tanks were used for the first time. Little Willie went 3mph. Hello Girls- telephone operators. Snoopy and the Red Baron. Planes were used for observation and in some dogfights. American soldiers were called Doughboys.

Other Tidbits!! Flamethrowers were used. Harlem Hell Fighters was a famous black infantry unit. Big Bertha Tracer ammunition was used.

Little Willie

Snoopy

Flamethrower

Questions to be Answered? What event ignited WW I? What are the 3 reasons the US entered WWI? What was the primary objective to Wilson’s 14 points? Why did the US Senate reject the League of Nations? What is the 18th amendment?