1. The United States Enters World War I (WWI)
Learning Target #18: I can evaluate the causes and effects of the United States’ entry into World War I (WWI).

2. American Industry Value of U.S. exports for 1914:
$824.8 million to Allies
$169.3 million to Central Powers
Value of U.S. exports for 1916:
$3.2 billion to Allies
$1.2 million to Central Powers
Value of U.S. Loans for 1917:
$2.5 billion to Allies
$27 million to Central Powers

3. Sinking of the Lusitania (1914)
British ship; 128 Americans killed

5. Zimmerman Telegram (1917)
Final Straw for the U.S.

6. U.S. Declaration of War April 2, 1917
President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress for a declaration of war
United States sent fresh troops to support the allies
Allies went on the offensive and fought against tired & worn down German troops

7. November 11, 1918