QOTD 1) A small island just 90 miles south of Florida, _____________ was a Spanish holding that was greatly desired by the United States and would lead them into conflict with Spain. 1) A small island just 90 miles south of Florida, _____________ was a Spanish holding that was greatly desired by the United States and would lead them into conflict with Spain. a) Guam a) Guam b) Puerto Rico b) Puerto Rico c) the Philippines c) the Philippines d) Cuba d) Cuba

QOTD 1) A small island just 90 miles south of Florida, _____________ was a Spanish holding that was greatly desired by the United States and would lead them into conflict with Spain. 1) A small island just 90 miles south of Florida, _____________ was a Spanish holding that was greatly desired by the United States and would lead them into conflict with Spain. d) Cuba d) Cuba

Today’s Standard SSUSH15 SSUSH15 Describe the movement from U.S. neutrality to engagement in World War I. Describe the movement from U.S. neutrality to engagement in World War I.

The U.S. in World War I The World At War

The World At War Early 1900s Early 1900s The United States is enjoying an era of industrial and economic prosperity The United States is enjoying an era of industrial and economic prosperity 1) But across the Atlantic Ocean in Europe, trouble is brewing 1) But across the Atlantic Ocean in Europe, trouble is brewing International competition for power and military dominance has led to war in Europe between major world powers International competition for power and military dominance has led to war in Europe between major world powers Alliances have been formed Alliances have been formed 2) World War I 2) World War I

The Sides 3) The Allies – France, Britain, and Russia 3) The Allies – France, Britain, and Russia The Allies were fighting the Central Powers The Allies were fighting the Central Powers The Central Powers – Germany, Austria- Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire The Central Powers – Germany, Austria- Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire

American Neutrality The U.S. did not want to get into the war The U.S. did not want to get into the war 4) neutral 4) neutral 1) Americans felt this was a European matter 1) Americans felt this was a European matter However they did have sympathy for Britain and France However they did have sympathy for Britain and France British propaganda portrayed the Germans as aggressive villains British propaganda portrayed the Germans as aggressive villains – The U.S. begins sending the Allies war supplies – The U.S. begins sending the Allies war supplies Anti-German Propaganda – made the Germans look scary and evil Anti-German Propaganda – made the Germans look scary and evil

President Wilson and Neutrality 2) Woodrow Wilson 2) Woodrow Wilson 28 th President 28 th President Announces policy of neutrality Announces policy of neutrality Tries to bring peace between the two sides but fails Tries to bring peace between the two sides but fails German u-boats – submarines, begin sinking all non-German ships in their “war zone” in the Atlantic German u-boats – submarines, begin sinking all non-German ships in their “war zone” in the Atlantic Angers the U.S. and Wilson Angers the U.S. and Wilson

The Sinking of the Lusitania Wilson warns Germany against harming Americans Wilson warns Germany against harming Americans 4) May 7th, 1915 – a German u-boat sinks a British ship Lusitania, killing 128 Americans 4) May 7th, 1915 – a German u-boat sinks a British ship Lusitania, killing 128 Americans Wilson continues to warn Germany to stop its unrestricted submarine warfare Wilson continues to warn Germany to stop its unrestricted submarine warfare Germany initially agrees to back off by making the Sussex Pledge to the U.S. but soon resumes it again… Germany initially agrees to back off by making the Sussex Pledge to the U.S. but soon resumes it again…

The Collapse of U.S. Neutrality Germany’s true plans for the United States are discovered when a secret German note to Mexico is intercepted Germany’s true plans for the United States are discovered when a secret German note to Mexico is intercepted 5) The Zimmerman Note – Germany sends a letter to Mexico inciting them to attack the U.S. 5) The Zimmerman Note – Germany sends a letter to Mexico inciting them to attack the U.S. This is the last straw This is the last straw Wilson calls for a declaration of war Wilson calls for a declaration of war April 4 th 1917 – Congress decides that America will join the Allies in WWI April 4 th 1917 – Congress decides that America will join the Allies in WWI

The Collapse of U.S. Neutrality The main reasons were: The main reasons were: a) German aggression at the start of the war a) German aggression at the start of the war b) American sympathy for Britain and France b) American sympathy for Britain and France c) Anti-German propaganda from Britain c) Anti-German propaganda from Britain d) The Zimmerman Note d) The Zimmerman Note e) Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare e) Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare

The United State Mobilizes 1) The U.S. needed to build an army. 1) The U.S. needed to build an army. 2) a) Only 200,000 men were in service 2) a) Only 200,000 men were in service b) Few had combat experience b) Few had combat experience Weapons were out of date Weapons were out of date 3) Draft was conducted 3) Draft was conducted 3) Congress passes Selective Service Act in ) Congress passes Selective Service Act in 1917 Men were drafted by a lottery Men were drafted by a lottery 2.8 million men would be drafted for service during WW1 2.8 million men would be drafted for service during WW1

Today’s Assignment Create your own Anti-German propaganda poster Create your own Anti-German propaganda poster Incorporate 1 or all of the 5 reasons the United States joined the war against Germany Incorporate 1 or all of the 5 reasons the United States joined the war against Germany Each poster must be colored and have a slogan Each poster must be colored and have a slogan You may use your device to look up information or examples to help you. You may use your device to look up information or examples to help you. One sheet is for a rough draft if needed, the other is for your final poster One sheet is for a rough draft if needed, the other is for your final poster MAKE SURE YOU ARE LOOKING UP INFORMATION FROM WORLD WAR 1 AND NOT WORLD WAR 2! MAKE SURE YOU ARE LOOKING UP INFORMATION FROM WORLD WAR 1 AND NOT WORLD WAR 2!

Examples of Anti-German Propaganda

QOTD 1) Which of the following was NOT a cause of the U.S. ending their neutrality and entering World War I? 1) Which of the following was NOT a cause of the U.S. ending their neutrality and entering World War I? a) The U.S.’s sympathy for Britain and France a) The U.S.’s sympathy for Britain and France b) Germany’s invasion of the Philippines b) Germany’s invasion of the Philippines c) Anti-German propaganda from Britain c) Anti-German propaganda from Britain d) The Zimmerman Note d) The Zimmerman Note

QOTD 1) Which of the following was NOT a cause of the U.S. ending their neutrality and entering World War I? 1) Which of the following was NOT a cause of the U.S. ending their neutrality and entering World War I? b) Germany’s invasion of the Philippines b) Germany’s invasion of the Philippines

Today’s Standard SSUSH 15 SSUSH 15 Explain the domestic impact of WWI; Wilson’s 14 Points and the League of Nations Explain the domestic impact of WWI; Wilson’s 14 Points and the League of Nations

The Effects of World War I

Men Go To War Women Go To Work Millions of young American men went off to fight Millions of young American men went off to fight 2.8 million 2.8 million 1) labor was needed 1) labor was needed women would become a major part of the workforce women would become a major part of the workforce

Patriotism To Prohibition 2) Patriotism was at an all time high during the war 2) Patriotism was at an all time high during the war A strong moral spirit arose A strong moral spirit arose Prohibitionists took advantage and called for an amendment against alcohol Prohibitionists took advantage and called for an amendment against alcohol 1919 – 18 th Amendment 1919 – 18 th Amendment Consumption, manufacture, and sale of alcohol is illegal Consumption, manufacture, and sale of alcohol is illegal It is struck down in 1933 It is struck down in 1933

Women’s Suffrage 3) Women’s contributions during the war effort earned them suffrage 3) Women’s contributions during the war effort earned them suffrage 19 th Amendment is passed in th Amendment is passed in 1919 Women can now vote Women can now vote

Immigration from the South The mobilization for war meant more jobs opened up The mobilization for war meant more jobs opened up 4) This attracted immigrants from Mexico 4) This attracted immigrants from Mexico 150,000 migrated to the United States during WW1 150,000 migrated to the United States during WW1

The Great Migration The opening up of more jobs during WW1 also spurred one of the most significant population shifts in U.S. history The opening up of more jobs during WW1 also spurred one of the most significant population shifts in U.S. history 5) The Great Migration 5) The Great Migration The migration of African Americans from the Southern states to Northern cities The migration of African Americans from the Southern states to Northern cities Jobs Jobs To escape Jim Crow laws To escape Jim Crow laws

Opposition To The War At Home Not all Americans agreed with U.S. involvement in WW1 Not all Americans agreed with U.S. involvement in WW1 6) The Socialist Party; minority political party who opposed the war 6) The Socialist Party; minority political party who opposed the war Congress passes laws to put down opposition Congress passes laws to put down opposition Espionage Act Espionage Act Sedition Act Sedition Act People were arrested for speaking out against the war People were arrested for speaking out against the war Eugene V. Debs Eugene V. Debs

“Over There” The fighting in WW1 was hard The fighting in WW1 was hard Allied troops had been fighting the war 3 years before Americans arrived Allied troops had been fighting the war 3 years before Americans arrived 1) The new and excited American troops raised the morale of the tired British and French troops 1) The new and excited American troops raised the morale of the tired British and French troops

German Offensive and War’s End The addition of American troops strengthened the Allied forces The addition of American troops strengthened the Allied forces Germans tried strong offensive operations but they failed Germans tried strong offensive operations but they failed Allied armies stood their ground and pushed the Germans further and further back into Germany Allied armies stood their ground and pushed the Germans further and further back into Germany 2) Nov. 11 th, ) Nov. 11 th, 1918 Germany agrees to an armistice – ceasefire Germany agrees to an armistice – ceasefire The war is over – Allies win The war is over – Allies win

Wilson’s Plan For Peace President Wilson had formulated his plan for world peace before the war was over President Wilson had formulated his plan for world peace before the war was over 3) Fourteen Points 3) Fourteen Points League of Nations – the 14 th point League of Nations – the 14 th point An international organization of member countries that would peacefully work out issues and not fight wars An international organization of member countries that would peacefully work out issues and not fight wars

The Treaty of Versailles June 28 th, 1919 June 28 th, ) Both sides meet in Versailles, France to sign the Treaty of Versailles 4) Both sides meet in Versailles, France to sign the Treaty of Versailles 5) A) Germany was demilitarized 5) A) Germany was demilitarized B) Germany would pay $33 billion in reparations to the Allies B) Germany would pay $33 billion in reparations to the Allies C) Germany had to accept blame for starting the war C) Germany had to accept blame for starting the war D) All of Germany’s colonies were taken D) All of Germany’s colonies were taken Germany left angry and humiliated Germany left angry and humiliated

America Backs Off President Wilson hoped Congress would agree to join the League of Nations President Wilson hoped Congress would agree to join the League of Nations They didn’t They didn’t After fighting a violent and costly war, Americans were ready to keep to themselves again and stay out of world affairs After fighting a violent and costly war, Americans were ready to keep to themselves again and stay out of world affairs 6) The United States never joins the League of Nations 6) The United States never joins the League of Nations There is peace in Europe but its shaky and uncertain There is peace in Europe but its shaky and uncertain

Unit 6 Study Guides 1) American Imperialism / Spanish – American War 1) American Imperialism / Spanish – American War 2) The United States In World War I 2) The United States In World War I 3) The Effects of World War I and its Aftermath 3) The Effects of World War I and its Aftermath