World War I Causes Militarism – Building Military w/willingness to use it. Alliances - Centuries old practice of inter-marrying. Imperialism – Competition for resources of the world. Nationalism – Pride in country or self-determination

Austria vs. Serbia Serbia was takeover target of Austria and once was part of Austro-Hungarian Empire. On Serbian Independence Day Archduke Ferdinand visits Sarajevo, Bosnia. Assassinated by rebel group – Black Hand. War becomes imminent.

World War I Begins 1914 War had engulfed Europe Triple Entente – France, England, Russia Central Powers – Germany, Austria- Hungary & Italy US sought to stay neutral. Trade with both sides continues, but President Wilson keeps us out of the war.

The United States Enters World War I

Trade with Europe

American Neutrality is Hotly Debated. Why? Wilson wanted trade to prosper but our economic ties to Allies was strong. Immigrants in US had strong ties to their homelands. Socialists opposed German vs. American “Imperialist” struggle over resources. Conscientious Objectors – morally wrong.

Germany Attacks “Schlieffin Plan” – Hold Russia Hit Belgium & France & take French ports to cut supply lines Turn attention to Russia.

British Blockade & Germans Torpedo German U-boats sink any and all ships that could re-supply Allies ’16 – 3 ships sunk and Americans die…Lusitania. Wilson begins campaign for war after he’s re-elected in 1916.

Zimmerman Note American response Congress votes for WAR – Enter it Gen. Pershing “War to end all wars”

Planning & Propaganda War Industries Board manages resources. Committee on Public Information manages nation’s opinion about the war. Espionage & Sedition Acts prevents disloyalty or obstructing the war effort. War Bonds sold to public financed the war.

America Turns the Tide Millions of fresh American soldiers help wear down the Central Powers – Allies win. Germans blamed for the war & Europe wants revenge for starting it. Wilson welcomed as a hero & has a plan for world peace at Treaty of Versailles.

Wilson’s Work for Peace “ Fourteen Points” Proposal 1 st 5 Points addressed War’s Causes (MAIN) Militarism – Arms buildups Alliances - Secret Treaties Imperialism – Colonies Nationalism- Self Determination Tariffs & Free Trade promotes goodwill

Wilson’s Work for Peace “ Fourteen Points” Proposal Next 8 Points Boundary Changes for countries that helped Allies Arab Nations, Poland, Slavic Areas 14 th Point – Wilson’s Dream League of Nations US Congress never ratifies membership

Real Treaty of Versailles Forced Germany to accept war guilt. Forced Germany to pay everybody war damages - $33 Million. Created 9 new nations in Eastern Europe Ignored Russia’s Interests Harsh treatment of Germany sets stage for WWII