1. World War I World War I “The Great War” US History

2. Causes of WWI Nationalism – Strong pride/belief in your country Imperialism – Quest for colonial empires Militarism – Glorification of military strength –Arms race Alliances – Promise to aid each other –Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, and Bulgaria (Central Powers) –France, Russia, Great Britain (Triple Entente) Nationalism – Strong pride/belief in your country Imperialism – Quest for colonial empires Militarism – Glorification of military strength –Arms race Alliances – Promise to aid each other –Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, and Bulgaria (Central Powers) –France, Russia, Great Britain (Triple Entente)

3. The Beginnings in Europe Balkan feuds June 28, 1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a Serbian Nationalists Ultimatum by Austria- Hungary Alliances bring war Balkan feuds June 28, 1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a Serbian Nationalists Ultimatum by Austria- Hungary Alliances bring war

4. US Neutrality? Not our war But tied to Europe anyway… Problems with neutrality Arabic & Sussex Pledges –Germany would warn non-military targets at sea & not use unrestricted sub warfare Trade continues… US Prepares…for war or peace? Not our war But tied to Europe anyway… Problems with neutrality Arabic & Sussex Pledges –Germany would warn non-military targets at sea & not use unrestricted sub warfare Trade continues… US Prepares…for war or peace?

5. The US Goes to War Zimmerman Note + Submarine warfare lead to… US Declaration of War Zimmerman Note + Submarine warfare lead to… US Declaration of War

6. The European War Western Front/Trench Warfare –Thought cavalry and charges (quick, decisive battles –Instead battered and bloodied stalemate –Trench warfare from North Sea to Switzerland New Weapons –Machine Gun –Tanks –Poison Gas –Modern Airplanes and Submarines The AEF joins in (American Expeditionary Force) Western Front/Trench Warfare –Thought cavalry and charges (quick, decisive battles –Instead battered and bloodied stalemate –Trench warfare from North Sea to Switzerland New Weapons –Machine Gun –Tanks –Poison Gas –Modern Airplanes and Submarines The AEF joins in (American Expeditionary Force) Trench Warfare

7. The Home Front… Wilson’s Preparedness Program –“Mobilization of men, money, machines & minds” –Selective Service Act, 1917Selective Service Act, 1917 –Ship Building Campaigns –Liberty Bonds & Victory Loans Wilson’s Preparedness Program –“Mobilization of men, money, machines & minds” –Selective Service Act, 1917Selective Service Act, 1917 –Ship Building Campaigns –Liberty Bonds & Victory Loans Woodrow Wilson

8. Fighting the War at Home War Industries Board Fuel Administration Food Administration Committee on Public Information Civil Liberties –Espionage Act –Trading with the Enemies Act –Sedition ActSedition Act National War Labor BoardNational War Labor Board War Industries Board Fuel Administration Food Administration Committee on Public Information Civil Liberties –Espionage Act –Trading with the Enemies Act –Sedition ActSedition Act National War Labor BoardNational War Labor Board WWI US Propaganda Poser

9. Casualties

10. Surrender Germany surrenders on November 11, 1918 –The cease fire goes into place at 11 AM on 11/11/1918 (Armistice Day) Peace Conference set for January 1919 - Paris Germany surrenders on November 11, 1918 –The cease fire goes into place at 11 AM on 11/11/1918 (Armistice Day) Peace Conference set for January 1919 - Paris

11. Woodrow Wilson’s 14 Points Wilson’s Plan for World Peace. 9 Points – Self Determination. –The right of people to govern themselves. –Settles territorial disputes. 4 Points – Causes of War. –Secret Diplomacy, Arms Race, Violation of freedom of the seas, and Trade Barriers. 1 Point – League of Nations. –Set up an international body designed to prevent offensive wars. Wilson’s Plan for World Peace. 9 Points – Self Determination. –The right of people to govern themselves. –Settles territorial disputes. 4 Points – Causes of War. –Secret Diplomacy, Arms Race, Violation of freedom of the seas, and Trade Barriers. 1 Point – League of Nations. –Set up an international body designed to prevent offensive wars.

12. Paris Peace Conference Big Four –David Lloyd George – Great Britain –Georges Clenemceau – France –Vittorio Orlando – Italy –Woodrow Wilson – U.S. Italy, France, and Great Britain want revenge United States wants to “end all wars” Six months of debate until reach a decision Big Four –David Lloyd George – Great Britain –Georges Clenemceau – France –Vittorio Orlando – Italy –Woodrow Wilson – U.S. Italy, France, and Great Britain want revenge United States wants to “end all wars” Six months of debate until reach a decision The “Big Four”

13. Treaty of Versailles “Harsh and Humiliating” Terms. Germany and the Ottoman Empire were divided among the Allies. France reclaimed territory lost to Germany. 15 years – Germany disarmed. Germany forced to admit full responsibility for the War. Germany charged billions of dollars in reparations. Terms. Germany and the Ottoman Empire were divided among the Allies. France reclaimed territory lost to Germany. 15 years – Germany disarmed. Germany forced to admit full responsibility for the War. Germany charged billions of dollars in reparations.

14. Before the Great War

15. After the Great War

16. League of Nations Set up under the Treaty Resolve disputes peacefully Established a waiting period Economic Pressure Force “Respect and Preserve” all other member nations Set up under the Treaty Resolve disputes peacefully Established a waiting period Economic Pressure Force “Respect and Preserve” all other member nations

17. US Reaction Senate refused to approve treaty –If a member, U.S. forced to go to war in defense of any League member –Wilson refused to compromise League – set up in Geneva, Switzerland without the U.S. Senate refused to approve treaty –If a member, U.S. forced to go to war in defense of any League member –Wilson refused to compromise League – set up in Geneva, Switzerland without the U.S.