1. November 12th American Troops in the War
Coach Duke

2. Bell Ringer 11-12
Name ONE (1) reason for the outbreak of WWI (there were many)
What was one reason that led to America joining the war?

3. American Troops American Troops nicknamed “doughboys”
Various explanations behind this nickname
American troops help to turn the tide of the War

4. American Troops American Troops nicknamed “doughboys”
Various explanations behind this nickname
American troops help to turn the tide of the War

5. American Troops in the War
General John J. Pershing Leader of American Troops in Europe American troops arrive in Paris Famous Quote “Lafayette, We are here”

6. American Troops in the War
General John J. Pershing Leader of American Troops in Europe American troops arrive in Paris Famous Quote “Lafayette, We are here”

7. Marquis de Lafayette

8. Marquis de Lafayette

9. Marquis de Lafayette Quote was actually spoken by General Clanton
Often Credited to General Pershing
Quote was spoken at the tomb of Lafayette

10. Marquis de Lafayette Quote was actually spoken by General Clanton
Often Credited to General Pershing
Quote was spoken at the tomb of Lafayette

11. Highest decorated Soldier of WWI
Sergeant York
World War I Medal of Honor Winner
Once killed 17 Germans with 17 shots.
Captured 35 enemy machine guns & 132 German soldiers

12. Highest decorated Soldier of WWI
Sergeant York
World War I Medal of Honor Winner
Once killed 17 Germans with 17 shots.
Captured 35 enemy machine guns & 132 German soldiers

13. Americans in the War Belleau Wood
Also known as the 2nd Battle of Marne
Fierce battle that lasted three weeks
Battle was fought constantly, day and night
American Marines turned back the Germans
Battle established the Marine Corps as an elite fighting force
(3d Bn 6th Marines)

14. Americans in the War Belleau Wood
Also known as the 2nd Battle of Marne
Fierce battle that lasted three weeks
Battle was fought constantly, day and night
American Marines turned back the Germans
Battle established the Marine Corps as an elite fighting force
(3d Bn 6th Marines)

15. Belleau Wood Results Americans suffer almost 10, 000 casualties
Turned the tide of the war
Changed from a defensive war to an offensive war for the Allies.

16. Belleau Wood Results Americans suffer almost 10, 000 casualties
Turned the tide of the war
Changed from a defensive war to an offensive war for the Allies.

17. Belleau Wood
Honors Marines received the nick name “Teufelhunden” or devil dogs from the Germans! This name is still used to day. Woods near Belleau Wood renamed in honor of the Marines and their fighting spirit.

18. Belleau Wood
Honors Marines received the nick name “Teufelhunden” or devil dogs from the Germans! This name is still used to day. Woods near Belleau Wood renamed in honor of the Marines and their fighting spirit.

19. Battle of the Argonne Forest Major American and Allied offensive Fierce battle fought in dense forest Americans push back the Germans and break through. Results: For the first time, American and Allied troops invade German soil 125,000 American lives lost
Betts
Lost BN

20. Battle of the Argonne Forest Major American and Allied offensive Fierce battle fought in dense forest Americans push back the Germans and break through. Results: For the first time, American and Allied troops invade German soil 125,000 American lives lost
Betts
Lost BN

21. Hitler
Hitler in World War I Brave Soldier Awarded Several medals Wounded twice 1916 & In 1918, he was partially blinded by a Gas Attack

22. Hitler
Hitler in World War I Brave Soldier Awarded Several medals Wounded twice 1916 & In 1918, he was partially blinded by a Gas Attack

24. Exit Slip What was one result of the Battle of Belleau Woods?

25. The War At Home
November 13th

26. The War affected every part of American life
America faced a labor shortage, especially early on during the War.
Reason for labor shortage:
Many men were fighting in the war
Few European Immigrants came to the U.S

27. The War affected every part of American life
America faced a labor shortage, especially early on during the War.
Reason for labor shortage:
Many men were fighting in the war
Few European Immigrants came to the U.S

28. Labor shortage
Provided more jobs for women & minorities
Hundreds of thousands of African Americans move from the south the north to find jobs.
This is known as The Great Migration

29. Labor shortage
Provided more jobs for women & minorities
Hundreds of thousands of African Americans move from the south the north to find jobs.
This is known as The Great Migration

30. Liberty Bonds Liberty Bonds also known as War Bonds
Sold to the public to raise money for war.
Bonds raised about 2/3’s of the 32 Billion dollars to fight WWI.

31. Liberty Bonds Liberty Bonds also known as War Bonds
Sold to the public to raise money for war.
Bonds raised about 2/3’s of the 32 Billion dollars to fight WWI.

32. Victory Gardens Americans were urged to conserve food.
Meatless Tuesdays & Porkless Thursdays
Americans planted Victory Gardens to produce more food
Rationing or limiting the use of food and supplies becomes widespread.

33. Victory Gardens Americans were urged to conserve food.
Meatless Tuesdays & Porkless Thursdays
Americans planted Victory Gardens to produce more food
Rationing or limiting the use of food and supplies becomes widespread.

34. President Woodrow Wilson needed to maintain support for the War.
Pro- war posters, Pamphlets, songs and books were used to build support for the war.
Popular Songs “Over There” and “You’re a Grand Old Flag” were very popular at the time.

35. President Woodrow Wilson needed to maintain support for the War.
Pro- war posters, Pamphlets, songs and books were used to build support for the war.
Popular Songs “Over There” and “You’re a Grand Old Flag” were very popular at the time.

36. Songs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v33jF5TGLw

45. The War at Home
The Espionage Act- stiff penalties for spying or interfering with recruiting. Sabotage & Sedition Act- Made it illegal to say, print or write things negative about the government or the war. Americans became suspicious of German Americans. Banned using words like “ Sauerkraut” or “frankfurter” Instead used Liberty Cabbage and Liberty Sausage.

46. The War at Home
The Espionage Act- stiff penalties for spying or interfering with recruiting. Sabotage & Sedition Act- Made it illegal to say, print or write things negative about the government or the war. Americans became suspicious of German Americans. Banned using words like “ Sauerkraut” or “frankfurter” Instead used Liberty Cabbage and Liberty Sausage.

47. Exit Slip How did the government try to build support for the War?

48. The War Ends

49. The End of the War
With America and its Allies were now on German soil.
Germany was faced with severe shortages of food and military supplies.

50. The End of the War
With America and its Allies were now on German soil.
Germany was faced with severe shortages of food and military supplies.

51. On November 11th, 1918 the Armistice began.
Germany agrees to withdraw all land forces.
The war is over

52. On November 11th, 1918 the Armistice began.
Germany agrees to withdraw all land forces.
The war is over

53. WWI Results of WWI Most of Europe was in ruins
Close to 20 Million dead
Another 18 million wounded
Several million soldiers were Missing and never found.
Remains of World War I soldiers are still being found along the Western Front

54. WWI Results of WWI Most of Europe was in ruins
Close to 20 Million dead
Another 18 million wounded
Several million soldiers were Missing and never found.
Remains of World War I soldiers are still being found along the Western Front

56. Armistice Day
Observed on November 11th every year.
Originally, a day to honor those who died in World War I
Changed to Veteran’s Day in 1954 in honor of all those living and dead who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

57. Armistice Day
Observed on November 11th every year.
Originally, a day to honor those who died in World War I
Changed to Veteran’s Day in 1954 in honor of all those living and dead who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

58. World War I The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Began after WWI
Remains of an Unknown American from World War I were placed in the Tomb.
Soldiers have since been added from other wars

59. World War I The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Began after WWI
Remains of an Unknown American from World War I were placed in the Tomb.
Soldiers have since been added from other wars

61. After the War After the War
President Woodrow Wilson’s peace plan is known as the Fourteen Points.
Wilson wanted to create the League of Nations.
The League Of Nations would preserve peace and prevent future wars.

62. After the War After the War
President Woodrow Wilson’s peace plan is known as the Fourteen Points.
Wilson wanted to create the League of Nations.
The League Of Nations would preserve peace and prevent future wars.

63. After the War After the War
President Woodrow Wilson’s peace plan is known as the Fourteen Points.
Wilson wanted to create the League of Nations.
The League Of Nations would preserve peace and prevent future wars.

64. The Treaty Of Versailles
Germany accepted full responsibility for the war
Pay billions in reparations.
Germany had to disarm
Germany had to give up some territory.
Treaty was very harsh to Germany

65. Many Americans disliked the treaty.
Americans did not want to be a part of the League of Nations.
Americans reject the treaty and Never join the League Of Nations.

66. Did any good come from this War?
Exit Slip
Did any good come from this War?
Is War ever necessary?