Journal 11/17 The following headline was on the front page of the paper today: LATEBREAKING: German president assassinated; Soviet terrorists blamed. France.

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Journal 11/17 The following headline was on the front page of the paper today: LATEBREAKING: German president assassinated; Soviet terrorists blamed. France vows to defend democracy; Chinese vow to defend Socialism. War erupts! What are your concerns?

World War I Europe explodes into war!

The Powder Keg Big countries control smaller: Ppl demand rule by: Countries seek to protect their interests by: For protection countries form:

Journal 11/19 One month after the US enters WWI congress passes the Selective Service Act. This act requires all men to enlist for the draft. If drafted they MUST fight in the war. Imagine yourself in this position; how do you feel about fighting a war in Europe?

World War I America enters the war

Wilson declares neutrality Wilson believes in ___________: Financially the US is not so_________ –British create a blockade: –US sells material to the ________only Wilson promised US he’d:

Strike One, Germany! US enters war; cause1: Unrestricted submarine warfare German U-boats: –Germans warn US they would sink: –This is referred to as: U-boats sink Lusitania (1915) –Passenger Ship –1200 ppl die including: –Germany issues Sussex Pledge(1916): Germany continues(1917):

Strike 2&3, Germany! US enters war; cause2: Zimmermann Note; cause3:more Unrestricted U- boats Germany sends a telegram to____________ –Mexico should form an: –If the US enters the war, Mexico should: –Germany hopes to: –Mexico declines Telegram is intercepted by: Wilson declares war, (April 1917)

Group of soldiers Experience in WWI (593-95) Conscientious Objectors Minority Soldiers (Hispanic and African Americans) AEF under Gen. John J. Pershing Women The Allied Powers in

Journal 11/23 Turn to page 603. Read the “Primary Sources” section and answer the 2 questions at the bottom.

Arriving to war Selective Service Act May of 1917 African and Hispanic Americans Gen. John J Pershing, head of AEF, trains troops in France

Allies have trouble Germans occupy Belgium Russian revolution and famine Bolsheviks sign peace treaty

Americans see combat Spend 12 mnths in France training Trench strategy Push the Germans out of France in 1918

World War I “Peace Without Victory”

Journal 11/30 Imagine that you are US president Woodrow Wilson. You have been called to Paris by the Allies to discuss peace in a war-torn world; what are your concerns? What are your goals? How might you reach these goals?

Political Impact War leads to ________of monarchy: Sparks _________ –Rise of Bolsheviks: –Revolt in Mid-East and Asia: Creation of new______ –Some colonies become protectorates:

Economic Impact US replaces _____ ________as World’s leading: –Americans still face________ –______are hard hit with post-war economic woe. Economy in _______is: –Germany forced to pay: –Allies in debt to:

Social Impact In the US –Women, who aided the ____ _______, demand and receive: –African-Americans migrate to the _______ in search of: In Europe –Nearly a whole generation: –Many European cities: –Many Europeans are:

The Armistice: an end to war Nov Germans enter France to discuss peace Germany must: –Leave occupied territory –Stop military build-up –Let allies occupy Armistice starts 11/11/18

WWI quick facts Attrition warfare Was called the war to end all wars Over 19 Million dead Battle of the Somme had 1 million alone

AFTERMATH

Russia Revolution Famine Depression