1. Militarism / Alliances / Imperialism / Nationalism
MAIN causes of WW I
Militarism / Alliances / Imperialism / Nationalism
Spark: Archduke Ferdinand (Austria) assassinated

2. Germany and Austria-Hungary
World War I
The war began in Europe in 1914:
Central Powers
Germany and Austria-Hungary
Allies
Britain, France, and Russia.

3. The War
Western Front: France
Trench Warfare

4. Drop out of war in 1917 after Bolshevik Revolution
Eastern Front: Russia
Drop out of war in 1917 after Bolshevik Revolution

5. Advanced Weapons
Airplane
Gas
Tanks

6. Trench Warfare

7. Trench Warfare
“No Man’s Land”

8. US & the War 1914-1917: America remained neutral Why?
George Washington!!!

9. United States enters the War
Loyalty to England
Why????

10. German “unrestricted submarine warfare”
Lusitania: 1100 people dead / 120 Americans

11. Zimmerman Telegram
Germany to ask Mexico to attack the U.S.

12. “To Make The World Safe For Democracy”
The Yanks Are Coming!
“To Make The World Safe For Democracy”

13. America had to MOBILIZE (get ready) for the war
Mobilization
America had to MOBILIZE (get ready) for the war

14. Get Americans “fired up” for the war
Propaganda
Get Americans “fired up” for the war

15. Victory Gardens
Civilians should raise their own food, so the troops could have more

16. 1917 – Selective Service Act
24,000,000 men registered for the draft by the end of 1918.
4,800,000 men served in WW1
400,000 African-Americans served in segregated units.
15,000 Native-Americans served as scouts,messengers, and snipers

17. Financing the War
Liberty Bonds & Victory Bonds: Sold to the public to raise $$$ for the war

18. American Dissent Espionage & Sedition Act
Speaking Out was a “clear & present danger”
Freedom of Speech limited

19. 11 a.m., November 11, 1918
End of WW I

20. Wilson’s 14 Points Wilson’s goals for the world after the war
“War to end all wars!”

21. Principles of 14 Points Self determination Arms reduction
Non punishment
Free Seas
No secret treaties
Free trade

22. 14th Point League of Nations
Settle conflicts before they turn into war
Wilson’s most important point
Most controversial

23. Treaty of Versailles Germany League of Nations created
Full blame for war
Demilitarized
$30 Billion bill (reparations)
League of Nations created
No Germany
No U.S.