1. American Power Tips the Balance Section 19*2 pp. 587-593

2. Preview Questions How did the U.S. prepare for war? What new weapons were used in WWI? How did American troops help end the war?

3. America Mobilizes Selective Service Act (May 1917) –Drafted 3 million men –Fulfilled need for troops –Created Selective Service System –Provided over half of U.S. forces in WWI

4. America Mobilizes Military Makeup –African Am. serve in segregated units –Women worked non- combat positions –Shipyard workers exempt from draft

5. America Turns the Tide Convoy System –Reduce threat of German U-boats –Merchant ships protected by navy American Entry into War –Invigorated weary Allied soldiers –Provide Allies with new resources

6. Fighting “Over There” American Expeditionary Force –Led by John J. Pershing –Called “Doughboys”

7. Fighting “Over There” New Weapons –Tanks –Airplanes –Chemical Gases –Machine Guns

8. American Troops Go on the Offensive Germany suffers internal problems –Withdrawal of Austria-Hungry –Mutiny among troops –Overthrow of Kaiser Armistice: Nov. 11, 1918