1. U.S. Enters the War Neutrality to War…

2. Neutral in thought as well as deed… Heritage: German / British / French International Law: Seas Trade: 1914-1916 Britain $800 Million - $3 Billion Germany $170 Million - $1 Million

3. Causes for U.S. Involvement Unrestricted Submarine Warfare Lusitania German U-Boats Sussex Pledge: Arabic Warn ships before attack Zimmerman Note Arthur Zimmerman Get Mexico involved

4. Causes for U.S. Involvement: The Allies are in Trouble Propaganda Russian Revolution Creating of a Republican Government April 6, 1917 U.S. declares war “Must make world safe for democracy” Woodrow Wilson Kaiser Wilhelm Czar Nicholas

5. Preparing for War “Preparedness” Selective Service Act 3 million (25,000 women), AEF Training cut short Trench Warfare Convoy System Transporting troops to Europe by surrounding carrier with battleships

6. Turning the Tides of the War John J. “Blackjack” Pershing Commander of U.S. Forces “Doughboys” Brought energy, optimism, and strength to the Allies

7. Turning the Tides of the War Germany and Russia sign treaty Treaty of Brest-Litovsk Germany pushes toward Paris U.S. seen as saving Paris Allied Counterattack Drives Germany back

8. The End of the War Central Powers fall apart Armistice on Nov. 11th at 11:00am Now known as Veteran’s Day

9. Results Casualties 8 million total (5,000 per day) 50,000 U.S. 900,000 British 1.2 million A.H. 1.3 million French 1.7 million Ger. & Russia Influenza Epidemic Armenian Genocide