1. The U.S. & the War War erupts but the U.S. stays out of it. Why?
Ethnic Diversity
American “neutrality”
Help both sides instead of staying out of it.
US economy booms.
Both sides resent the US for helping the other.

2. Blockades British Navy easily blockades German and Ottoman ports.
German attempts to blockade but must use U-Boats.
Sneak attack, no warning
Death of civilians
Sinking of the Lusitania turns neutral feelings and people against Germany.

3. U.S. Enters the War Germany uses unrestricted submarine warfare again.
Zimmerman Telegram
Germany wants Mexico to attack the U.S.
Russian Revolution
Democracy vs. Dictatorships
April 6th, 1917 declares war on the Central Powers.

4. Mobilizing Selective Service Act – Draft soldiers Segregated
Illiteracy
Food Administration
War Industries Board
Govt. told factories what to produce
War Labor Board
Govt. settled labor disputes, needed all the workers.
Liberty Bonds

5. American Reaction Women join the workforce in record numbers
Anti-German feelings escalate.
Sauerkraut becomes “liberty cabbage”
Increased immigration due to the need for workers.
War Protesters
Govt. passes laws making it illegal to criticize the govt. or war or to interfere.
Propaganda