1. Warm- Up: What does this tell us about WWI?

2. The United States Enters World War 1
Chapter 7 Lesson 1
The United States Enters World War 1

3. What Political Circumstances led to War in Europe?
European Countries were in a lot of competition with one another.
There were 4 MAIN causes for war in Europe:
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism

4. What is Militarism?
Militarism is the strong build up of a military over the course of years Because this strong military exists country feels ability to threaten other countries Desire to use military tends to be strong

5. What is meant by alliances?
Think, “You got my back I have yours” Countries solidified their defenses with other countries support Turn and Talk: What kind of problems do you foresee with this system?

6. Think- Pair Share

7. What is meant by Imperialism?
Imperialism is the domination of a stronger nation over a weaker one Competition over territory (especially in Africa) existed You never know if you’re bullying a country with an alliance

8. What is meant by Nationalism?
Think patriotism on steroids (remember jingoism?) People promote their homeland’s culture and ideas Leads to feelings of superiority and thus division

9. The Spark: Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary is assassinated by Serbian terrorist group

10. USA STAYS NEUTRAL FOR A LONG TIME
Who is fighting who?
Triple Alliance
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Triple Entente
France
Russia
Great Britain
USA STAYS NEUTRAL FOR A LONG TIME

11. Group Activity - Primary Source Breakdown
There are two front and back sets of Documents
M – Militarism and A – Alliances (Group 1)
I – Imperialism and N – Nationalism (Group 2)
Your Mission - complete the documents you are assigned by reading and then answering the questions at the end of each cause on your sheet. 5 minutes each then we will switch up groups and go again!
(If you finish early OOPS the other side for EC)
Also Consider the following! (Just for thought)
1) What do you think are the main arguments for and against involvement in WWI?
2) What are the advantages to be being neutral or a side?

12. How did the US get involved?
#1 – Lusitania 1915
(Sussex Pledge)
#2 – Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
#3 – Zimmerman Telegram
#4 – April 1917 – US declares war

13. FOLDABLE ACTIVITY / REVIEW THE EXAM
Create a 3 column foldable
Assign each person in your group of 3 to read one of the following sections:
America takes Sides, Moving Toward War, The United States Declares War
Create a list of the 3 most important facts you read about.