Imperialism/Spanish-American War Focus Questions: Be able to identify the unique characteristics of WWI. (I.E: Trench Warfare, New Technologies) Describe the origins of the Great War. Before joining the war, how did the United States cope with the war in Europe? What events led to the United States joining the war? What impact did U.S. involvement have on the war? Describe Wilson’s Fourteen Points. Especially the Fourteenth Point. Was the League of nations a success or a failure? Why?
Sergeant Stubby
Tanks
Chemical Weapons
Artillery
Trench warfare *Verdun *The Somme
Christmas Truce 1914
Deep devotion to one’s nation causing intense competition with other nations A formal agreement between nations establishing a connection to achieve common aims When a strong country dominates a weaker nation politically, economically, and socially Policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army always prepared for war Causes of the War in Europe
Whose Got my Back?
Outbreak of World War I ● Outbreak of the war *Central Powers *Allied Powers
This began WWI when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia Causes of WWI: M—Militarism A—Alliances N—Nationalism I—Imperialism A— Assassination
The Combatants The Triple Entente = Allied Powers: –Serbia 1914 –Russia 1914 –France 1914 –Belgium 1914 –British Empire 1914 –Italy 1915 –U.S –And 20 other countries The Triple Alliance = Central Powers: Austria-Hungary1914 Germany 1914 Ottoman Empire 1914 Bulgaria 1915
● Wilson and foreign affairs ● American response to war
● Extension of economic credit to the Allies ● Problems of neutrality
● Preparedness for US Military *Demands for stronger army and navy *National Defense Act of 1916 *Move for a stronger navy ● Election of 1916
● Steps toward war *Zimmerman telegram
● Russian Revolution ● French Army mutinies
U.S. entry into the war and the War’s end ● Declaration of war: April 6, 1917 ● U.S. military role and the War’s End
● The Peace of Paris Conference: 1919 ● Treaty of Versailles ● The Fourteen Points