Topic 3c- The United States and World War I Student Objectives Analyze the causes for US entrance into World War I Explain at least two major programs enacted by the United States government to increase their power and support during WWI Explain opposition to the war and the major government responses and reactions to it Describe how two groups got new rights and a better standard of living as a result of WWI

US entrance into World War I Mainly European fighting US and Woodrow Wilson- neutrality World War I-Total War Country dedicates all its human, economic, and military resources to fight the war In 1914, US public opinion against war effort 1. Elaborate on the definition of total war. What do you think are specific things that need to happen to contribute to total war?

Causes of US Entry into World War I Sinking of Lusitania German U-boats conducting unrestricted submarine warfare Sank several US ships including Lusitania (!) Zimmermann Telegram Intercepted Telegram from Germany to Mexico (!) Economic Motivations US still looking to expand markets overseas US declares war against Germany in 1917 What happened with the Lusitania? Why does this question the idea of actual US neutrality? Why was the Zimmermann Telegram so significant? Was Mexican invasion an actual threat?

US and Total War Selective Service Act War Industries Board President Power to draft men to serve; 10 million men drafted War Industries Board Various industries placed under government control Food Administration Government sets prices on goods; also sets up rationing Committee of Public Information (CPI) Government Propaganda to “educate” people on the war Elaborate and explain the various acts and organizations set up by the US government during World War I? Why are these government acts and organizations so controversial based on the basic tenants the United States was founded on?

Opposition to War in US Conscientious Objectors Espionage Act Ignored; violation of 1st Amendment Espionage Act Newspapers, magazines, anti-war literature banned Sedition Act Illegal to speak badly about US military, US government, US Constitution Schenck v. United States In times of national importance, US could ignore 1st Amendment Anti-German Sentiment German racism, Germany forbidden to be taught in school, etc. Elaborate on the various opposition to war and how the US government took away people’s rights during World War I? What are the protections included in the 1st Amendment in the Constitution? What are its limits and what is not included?

End of War and Change in US Society US effort helps Britain and France defeat Germany and Austria-Hungary Wilson offers 14 Points at Treaty of Versailles-largely ignored Women 19th Amendment-women suffrage African-Americans Great Migration US Society in 1920s-better standard of life What are some of the key points of Wilson’s 14 points? Based on what you know from World History, how was the 14 Points so much different than what was imposed after World War I? What was set up in the 19th Amendment? Why do you think women were finally given this right? How were African-Americans lives somewhat improved following World War I? How do you think African-Americans’ are treated in the North?