1. Warm- Up: What does this tell us about WWI?

2. The United States Enters World War 1
Chapter 7 Lesson 1
The United States Enters World War 1

3. What Political Circumstances led to War in Europe?
European Countries were in a lot of competition with one another.
There were 4 MAIN causes for war in Europe:
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism

4. What is Militarism?
Militarism is the strong build up of a military over the course of years Because this strong military exists country feels ability to threaten other countries Desire to use military tends to be strong

5. What is meant by alliances?
Think, “You got my back I have yours” Countries solidified their defenses with other countries support Turn and Talk: What kind of problems do you foresee with this system?

6. Think- Pair Share

7. What is meant by Imperialism?
Imperialism is the domination of a stronger nation over a weaker one Competition over territory (especially in Africa) existed You never know if you’re bullying a country with an alliance

8. What is meant by Nationalism?
Think patriotism on steroids (remember jingoism?) People promote their homeland’s culture and ideas Leads to feelings of superiority and thus division

9. The Spark: Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary is assassinated by Serbian terrorist group

10. Group Activity - Primary Source Breakdown
On page 187 reading the primary sources arguing for and against US neutrality in World War 1.
Answer the following questions when you are complete:
1) What is the basic arguments of Senator Works and Secretary Lansing?
2) Based on these arguments what is the main issue that divided most of the people in the neutrality debate?

11. USA STAYS NEUTRAL FOR A LONG TIME
Who is fighting who?
Triple Alliance
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Triple Entente
France
Russia
Great Britain
USA STAYS NEUTRAL FOR A LONG TIME

12. How did the US get involved?
#1 – Lusitania 1915
#2 – Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
#3 – Zimmerman Telegram
#4 – April 1917 – US declares war

13. FOLDABLE ACTIVITY / REVIEW THE EXAM
Group #1
Create a 3 column foldable
Assign each person in your group of 3 to read one of the following sections:
America takes Sides (pg 186), Moving Toward War (pg 187), The United States Declares War (pg 188)
As you read you need to create a list of the 3 most important facts you read about.
Group #2
You will be reviewing the exam from the last unit.
Teacher will go over key elements with you test and what you need to do to improve
You will rewrite the questions to reflect a better understanding of the question