1. World War I

2. World War I Causes European countries compete against each other
Countries did not trust each other
Alliances between countries

3. When and Where The war began during the summer of 1914.
The war ended in 1919 with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
The war was fought in Europe.

4. Who Was Fighting
Allied Powers – Britain, France, Russia and the United States
Central Powers – Germany, Austria-Hungary and Turkey
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5. Why The U.S. Entered The War
The United States learned about a telegram from Germany to Mexico.
German submarines sank three American trade ships.
The U.S. wanted to make the world “safe for democracy.”

6. Woodrow Wilson Was President during World War I
Kept U.S. neutral until 1917
Declared war on Austria-Hungary on April 6, 1917
Made his famous “Fourteen Points” Address
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7. Soldiers Represented many different countries Fought from trenches
More than 8 million died in this war
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8. Results of The War Germany had to pay large fines after losing
Germany could not rebuild its armed forces
The League of Nations was created

9. Points to Ponder What was the significance of the League of Nations?
Do you think there would have been a World War if the countries had not formed Alliances?
Why couldn’t the U.S. remain neutral?