1. World War I: U.S. Goes to War 1914-1920

2. Mobilizing U.S. Military Power  Nation’s resources= Allied effort  Selective Service Act  Men 18-45 registered for the draft  Build a more democratic U.S.

3. Mobilizing U.S. Military Power  African Americans, American Indians, Mexican Americans faced segregation & discrimination  Blocked from the marines, limited to kitchen duties in the navy, exclusive units in the army

4. Mobilizing U.S. Military Power  NAACP helped to open more opportunities  Schools to train officers & assigned to combat duty  No effort to integrate units

5. Mobilizing U.S. Military Power  Training camps constructed to house & train  Exams, rules, drilling, exercising, shooting, hand-to- hand combat

6. At War  Troops sailed to France= American Expeditionary Force (AEF)  Gen. John Pershing= commander  Experienced combat officer (MX & Philippines)

7. At War  7/4/1917, 1000s reached Paris  Engineers strengthen infrastructure  Didn’t start fighting until 1918  1000s of women worked in hospitals

8. Over There  Convoy system= effective  Moved troops & supplies through N. Atlantic  U.S. laid 60,000 mines across N. Sea  Hazardous= German U-boats

9. Quick Review  What was the Selective Service Act?  What groups faced discrimination in the military and how could they participate?  How did the military prepare for war?  What made John J. Pershing a good choice for AEF commander?  What steps did the U.S. take before the committed troops to battle?

10. Activity: Biography Watch Bio of John J. Pershing Pick 8 important events that you think shaped/impacted his life Give a brief explanation for each you chose http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX4LQYW8FZk