March 12, 2014 Aim: Why did the U.S. abandon its neutrality toward Europe and enter WWI in 1917? Do Now: What do you see/think/wonder?

Main Causes of WWI M: Militarism A: Alliances I: Imperialism N: Nationalism

Reasons for U.S. Intervention Closer ties with the Allies – Britain and France. – What were some things the U.S. shared in common with Britain and France?

Allied Propaganda/German Actions Zimmerman telegram. – Secret letter – Germany promised Mexico U.S. territories if Mexico acted against the U.S. How do you think the American public reacted?

Violation of Freedom of the Seas German submarine warfare – German sub sank the Lusitania.

1916: Sussex Pledge – President Woodrow Wilson threatened to break relations with Germany if they continued to sink ships without warning

1917-U.S. Declares War on Germany

Create this G.O. in your notes US Entry into World War I In the blank spaces, fill in the reasons/events that led to US entry into WWI

Why did the U.S. abandon its neutrality toward Europe and enter WWI in 1917? 1.Closer ties with the Allies. 2.German Actions and Allied Propaganda. a)Zimmerman telegram. 3.Violation of Freedom of the Seas. a)Lusitania. b)Sussex Pledge.