Do Now: US Enters the War What events led to the US entering WW1? Explain the events and why they were important. 75 words.

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Do Now: US Enters the War What events led to the US entering WW1? Explain the events and why they were important. 75 words

US Enters the War

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US Enters the War America felt ties to Britain and the Allies ◦ Why? April 2, 1917 President Woodrow Wilson asks Congress for a declaration of war ◦ Why does he ask Congress?

Woodrow Wilson President Born in Staunton, VA to a Presbyterian minister; pious, academic upbringing Leading intellectual of the “Progressive Era” ◦ Federal Anti-Trust ◦ Graduated federal income tax ◦ Federal Reserve ◦ Federal Trade Commission Won a second term by a narrow margin on the slogan “He kept us out of war”

Woodrow Wilson For years Wilson had praised policy of neutrality Used Propaganda to get Americans to support the war effort

What is propaganda? Spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring a cause. Therefore, propaganda may or may not be negative. However, its intent is ALWAYS to convince. The sole purpose of propaganda is to sell you something, be that an idea, a product, or a service.

What is propaganda? Spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring a cause. Therefore, propaganda may or may not be negative. However, its intent is ALWAYS to convince. The sole purpose of propaganda is to sell you something, be that an idea, a product, or a service.

Woodrow Wilson For years Wilson had praised policy of neutrality Wilson had to mobilize an unprepared America ◦ Propaganda Activity Propaganda Activity

The War comes to an End Turning Point - Second Battle of the Marne ◦ General J.J. “Black Jack” Pershing ◦ Germans battle-weary, shortages, low morale ◦ Fresh US troops for the Allies ◦ Allies go on the offensive and begin their defeat of Germany In October the Allies break through the Hindenburg Line Armistice - November 11, 1918