1. Focus Question: Why did the U. S
Focus Question: Why did the U.S. enter World War I even though it professed a belief in neutrality?
“profess” = to declare, to state clearly.
Do Now:
Read “The Roots of 19th-Century American Neutrality and Isolation.” Summarize each President’s foreign policy in one sentence each. Also complete vocabulary matching.

2. Western Front
Middle East
(Imperialism)
The Atlantic
Pacific
(Imperialism)
Africa
(Imperialism)

3. Causes of WWI
Militarism
Alliances
Nationalism
Imperialism
Assassination

4. World War I: Basic Facts
Allies Central Powers
Great Britain Germany
France Austria-Hungary
Russia Ottoman Empire
Italy
The war began in 1914…
When did we the U.S. finally get there?
…1917…Why so long?

5. Focus Question: Why did the U. S
Focus Question: Why did the U.S. enter World War I even though it believed in neutrality?
Do Now:
Read Lusitania newspaper article and annotate it for gist and comments and answer the questions in the box on the right margin.

7. Britain Blockades Germany:
German Submarines Violate Neutral Rights:
Wilson Prepares for War:
America Enters the War:

8. Given these reasons and viewpoints, in your opinion, should the United States have entered the war?

9. Homework Write one page that answers the question: What were the reasons the United States entered World War I? Use your responses to the Guiding Questions in constructing your answer.