DO NOW What does “ACQUIRE” mean? Use it in a sentence to describe American imperialism.

pg 40: Causes of WWI In Europe Students will be able to identify the causes of WWI and analyze issues of neutrality. 4(C,F) Given five questions, students will answer four correctly.

Causes of WWI: With your group, use the pictures as clues to define in your own words what these words mean IN YOUR NOTES Nationalism Alliance Militarism Imperialism

Causes of WWI video history/videos/causes-of-world-war-i Where do we see examples of: Nationalism Alliance System Militarism Imperialism What event sparked the war in Europe?

Fighting in Europe Countries were competing over land and expanding militaries Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by Serbian nationalists, causing Austria to invade and starting World War I Major countries joined to help their allies How would you describe the European alliance system in one word?

“Allied Powers”“Central Powers” FranceGerman Empire BritainAustria-Hungary RussiaOttoman Empire

Neutrality Debate: Create a T-Chart that debates the “Pros” and “Cons” of the US entering the war that had broken out in Europe. Consider the following categories while you brainstorm: Political Reasons Economic Reasons Geographic Reasons Social Reasons

US Neutrality President Woodrow Wilson: Progressive Movement, elected 1912 “He kept us out of war”: re-elected in 1916

Serbians wanted their own state, independent of Austria Hungary. What is this an example of? A. Nationalism B. Imperialism C. Alliance System D. Militarism

In Europe, people were often seen in Army uniforms in the streets. Generals believed it was better to attack first then wait to be attacked. What is this an exmple of? A. Nationalism B. Imperialism C. Alliance System D. Militarism

When Austria invaded Serbia after the Archduke’s assassination, Russia came to Serbia’s aid. Germany also stepped in to assist Austria against Russia. What is this an example of? A. Nationalism B. Imperialism C. Alliance System D. Militarism

DO NOW Please list the 4 major causes of WWI

pg 46: US Enters WWI Students will be able to identify the reasons for US entry into WWI. 4(C) Students will write a RAFT explaining at least three reasons why the US entered WWI.

US Neutrality Challenged US had close ties and history with England Germany invaded neutral Belgium violently Germany declared unrestricted submarine warfare to end British supply blockade Do any of these make it worth going to war in Europe?

Zimmerman Telegram Germany sent secret message to Mexico Promised to return US land to Mexico if Mexico would help Germany fight the USA It was discovered and published in newspapers, Americans were ANRGY Should the US enter the war now?

The Lusitania history/videos/u-boats-sink-the-lusitania-in- 1915?m=528e394da93ae&s=undefined&f=1&free=false What happened to the Lusitania? How should the US respond? ●British passenger ship has secret weapons on it, German submarines sunk it ●Some Americans were on board and died, US was angry

Why does US enter the Great War (1917)? Germany is blockaded by Britain, has no food/supplies Germany declared unrestricted submarine warfare, shooting down all ships The main reason US enters WWI: US believed in “freedom of the seas” for neutral nations war-i

“There’s no chance of progress and reform in an administration in which war plays the principal part.” What did Woodrow Wilson mean by this? A. US should enter WWI immediately B. reform movements are strengthened by war C. The nation should change its leadership if it goes to war D. the Progressive Movement would best be served by continuing peace

Which event most influenced President Wilson’s decision to enter World War I? A. revolution in Russia B. assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand C. renewal of Unrestricted German Submarine Warfare D. raids by Mexican guerilla forces in the Southwest

The US found it difficult to remain neutral during WWI because of its desire to: A. expand interests in the Caribbean B. control the Panama Canal C. maintain freedom of the seas for trade with European nations D. obtain migrant workers for American mines and factories

Why did Woodrow Wilson ask Congress to declare war after first campaigning on neutrality? A. German forces had invaded Poland and Belgium B. Germany has resumed unrestricted submarine warfare C. Britain was invaded by the Central Powers D. Russia signed a treaty of alliance with Germany

PG. 45 Write a speech as President Woodrow Wilson convincing Congress why we need to join the war. Role: President Woodrow Wilson Audience: US Congress Format: Speech (written) Topic: Why should Congress declare war and enter the European conflict? Give at least three reasons.

DO NOW Why did the US decide to enter World War I?

pg 42: US Home Front in WWI Students will be able to analyze domestic policies during the war. 4(F) Students will create a poster of the Schenk Supreme Court case that analyzes the laws used to support both sides of the argument.

How does WWI affect Americans at home? Women Women took non-combat roles as nurses, secretaries, telephone operators Great Migration: African Americans moved from South to Northern cities for jobs

How does WWI affect the Constitution? Selective Service Act (1917) requires men to register with the government to be randomly selected for military service Espionage Act (1917) Crime to criticize war effort Civil liberties limited to meet war needs

What aspect of the homefront does this represent?

The Espionage Act is: a good thing because... a bad thing because...

Schenck v. U.S. (1919) 1. What rights does the 1st Amendment guarantee? 2. What does Charles Schenck get in trouble for? 3. What role do the Espionage Act and Selective Service Act play in this situation? 4. What did the court decide?

Create a poster