Focus Question: Why did the U. S Focus Question: Why did the U.S. enter World War I even though it professed a belief in neutrality? “profess” = to declare, to state clearly. Do Now: Read “The Roots of 19th-Century American Neutrality and Isolation.” Summarize each President’s foreign policy in one sentence each. Also complete vocabulary matching.

Western Front Middle East (Imperialism) The Atlantic Pacific (Imperialism) Africa (Imperialism)

Causes of WWI Militarism Alliances Nationalism Imperialism Assassination

World War I: Basic Facts Allies Central Powers Great Britain Germany France Austria-Hungary Russia Ottoman Empire Italy The war began in 1914… When did we the U.S. finally get there? …1917…Why so long?

Focus Question: Why did the U. S Focus Question: Why did the U.S. enter World War I even though it believed in neutrality? Do Now: Read Lusitania newspaper article and annotate it for gist and comments and answer the questions in the box on the right margin.

Britain Blockades Germany: German Submarines Violate Neutral Rights:   Wilson Prepares for War: America Enters the War:

Given these reasons and viewpoints, in your opinion, should the United States have entered the war?

Homework Write one page that answers the question: What were the reasons the United States entered World War I? Use your responses to the Guiding Questions in constructing your answer.