1. 2/11/15
Should the U.S. get involved in the war? Explain why each group would agree or disagree with America entering the war President Wilson - African Americans - German immigrants - Women

2. Chapter 19 The First World War 1914-1918: Explain why and how the U. S
Chapter 19 The First World War : Explain why and how the U.S. entered the war.
By: Ms. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley H. S. Chappaqua, NY

3. The Lusitania The Zimmerman Telegram

5. Why did the U.S. favor the Allies?
Stronger cultural ties and similar government
Guarantee Allied repayment of debts to the U.S.
Prevent the Germans from threatening U.S. shipping.

6. The Sinking of the Lusitania

7. Coded Zimmerman Note

8. The Zimmerman Telegram

9. The Yanks Are Coming!

10. War of democracies against 'brutal monarchies'
President Wilson pleas for Americans to fight to make the world "safe for democracy"
peace
freedom

11. Americans in the Trenches
48,000 Americans died
2 million Americans

12. The War Hits Home: Impact of War at Home?
CL: Make a list of the ways the war will affect life in the United States.

13. Investigative Topics Women in the War
Health: Diseases and New Medicine
Military Technology: Modern Weapons
Military Leadership
Propaganda: War Posters
War Poetry/Music
Opposition to the War