WWI – America Gets In History Notes 8-3

Why does the U.S. Enter the War? Since 1914, U.S. neutral (impartial, favoring no side) America sending weapons and money to Europe (Great Britain and France)

Why does the U.S. Enter the War? Sinking of the Lusitania and other American ships by Germany Video – Link

Why does the U.S. Enter the War? Zimmerman Telegram: Germany asked Mexico to declare war on the U.S. (April 2nd 1917) U.S. declares war on Central Powers

The Selective Service Act: Committee for Public Information: The War Effort The Selective Service Act: 24 million men must register for the draft Committee for Public Information: created Pro-U.S. propaganda shaped public opinion

WWI Propaganda Posters

WWI Propaganda Posters

The War Effort Harlem Hellfighters: Black soldiers from Harlem, NY, most decorated American soldiers of WWI Forced to serve in French Army Returned home to face racism and segregation Video – Link

Americans make sacrifices for war The War Effort Americans make sacrifices for war Rationed food and oil Higher taxes for the rich

WWI Propaganda Posters

WWI Propaganda Posters

America Gets In Espionage Act: banned spying, interfering with the draft Sedition Act: not allowed to criticize U.S. Gov’t WWI used to justify anti-immigrant feelings in U.S.

Great Migration: Blacks move North for wartime factory jobs America Gets In Great Migration: Blacks move North for wartime factory jobs Mexican Diaspora: migration of Mexicans to the U.S. Forced out by Mex. Revolution Pulled by jobs and high wages

WWI Propaganda Posters