1. WW1 The Beginning and US Entrance

2. The Stage is Set for War 8/14/1914: 8 European Nations at war
Central Powers:
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Allied Powers
Great Britain
France
Serbia
Belgium
Russia
Participant Countries in World War I
Allies Central Powers Neutral

3. The United States Neutral Sold to both sides
Germany accuses of favoritism
Britain/Germany
Want US to stop supplying other
Set up war zones in Atlantic
Prevent ships from entering
No supplies to enemy
The United States

4. The War Begins August 1914: Millions to war
Soldiers: “home by Christmas”
Ruins of Ypres

5. Eastern Front 8/17/1914: Russia invaded E. Prussia
Germany: counter offensive, pushback
Attack/Counter-attack continues for 2 years
Allies: poorly prepared
No advantages
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Russia and Serbia

6. Propaganda

7. The Great War Firsts “World War” “Total War” 30+ countries declare war
Many more indirectly (supplies, troops, etc)
“Total War”
All aspects of citizen life affected
Soldiers
Rations
Propaganda
Governments take over economy
“Modern War”
New Fighting Style
New Technology

8. The Zimmerman Telegram
Sent by State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Arthur Zimmerman
Intercepted by British Intelligence
Informed US
Document sent to newspapers, made public
Americans upset
Multiple events (sinking ships)
Often seen as main cause/final straw