Transcript File - Maddox Middle School6th Grade Social Studies

November 12th
American Troops in the War
Coach Duke
Bell Ringer 11-12
• Name ONE (1) reason for the outbreak of
WWI (there were many)
• What was one reason that led to America
joining the war?
American Troops
• American Troops
nicknamed
“doughboys”
• Various explanations
behind this nickname
• American troops help to
turn the tide of the War
American Troops
• American Troops
nicknamed
“doughboys”
• Various explanations
behind this nickname
• American troops help to
turn the tide of the War
American Troops in the War
General John J. Pershing
Leader of American Troops
in Europe
American troops arrive in
Paris
Famous Quote
“Lafayette, We are here”
American Troops in the War
General John J. Pershing
Leader of American Troops
in Europe
American troops arrive in
Paris
Famous Quote
“Lafayette, We are here”
Marquis de Lafayette
Marquis de Lafayette
Marquis de Lafayette
• Quote was actually
spoken by General
Clanton
• Often Credited to
General Pershing
• Quote was spoken at
the tomb of Lafayette
Marquis de Lafayette
• Quote was actually
spoken by General
Clanton
• Often Credited to
General Pershing
• Quote was spoken at
the tomb of Lafayette
Highest decorated Soldier of WWI
Sergeant York
• World War I Medal of
Honor Winner
• Once killed 17 Germans
with 17 shots.
• Captured 35 enemy
machine guns & 132
German soldiers
Highest decorated Soldier of WWI
Sergeant York
• World War I Medal of
Honor Winner
• Once killed 17 Germans
with 17 shots.
• Captured 35 enemy
machine guns & 132
German soldiers
Americans in the War
Belleau Wood
Also known as the 2nd Battle of Marne
• Fierce battle that lasted three weeks
• Battle was fought constantly, day and night
• American Marines turned back the Germans
• Battle established the Marine Corps as an elite
fighting force
(3d Bn 6th Marines)
Americans in the War
Belleau Wood
Also known as the 2nd Battle of Marne
• Fierce battle that lasted three weeks
• Battle was fought constantly, day and night
• American Marines turned back the Germans
• Battle established the Marine Corps as an elite
fighting force
(3d Bn 6th Marines)
Belleau Wood
Results
• Americans suffer almost 10, 000 casualties
• Turned the tide of the war
• Changed from a defensive war to an offensive
war for the Allies.
Belleau Wood
Results
• Americans suffer almost 10, 000 casualties
• Turned the tide of the war
• Changed from a defensive war to an offensive
war for the Allies.
Belleau Wood
Honors
Marines received the nick
name “Teufelhunden” or
devil dogs from the
Germans!
This name is still used to day.
Woods near Belleau Wood
renamed in honor of the
Marines and their fighting
spirit.
Belleau Wood
Honors
Marines received the nick
name “Teufelhunden” or
devil dogs from the
Germans!
This name is still used to day.
Woods near Belleau Wood
renamed in honor of the
Marines and their fighting
spirit.
Battle of the Argonne Forest
Major American and Allied offensive
Fierce battle fought in dense forest
Americans push back the Germans and break through.
Results:
For the first time, American and Allied troops invade German
soil
125,000 American lives lost
Battle of the Argonne Forest
Major American and Allied offensive
Fierce battle fought in dense forest
Americans push back the Germans and break through.
Results:
For the first time, American and Allied troops invade German
soil
125,000 American lives lost
Hitler
Hitler in World War I
Brave Soldier
Awarded Several medals
Wounded twice
1916 & 1918.
In 1918, he was partially
blinded by a Gas Attack
Hitler
Hitler in World War I
Brave Soldier
Awarded Several medals
Wounded twice
1916 & 1918.
In 1918, he was partially
blinded by a Gas Attack
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCP_6jGY
Of8
Exit Slip
What was one result of the Battle of Belleau
Woods?
The War At Home
November 13th
• The War affected every part of American life
• America faced a labor shortage, especially
early on during the War.
Reason for labor shortage:
1. Many men were fighting in the war
2. Few European Immigrants came to the U.S
• The War affected every part of American life
• America faced a labor shortage, especially
early on during the War.
Reason for labor shortage:
1. Many men were fighting in the war
2. Few European Immigrants came to the U.S
Labor shortage
• Provided more jobs for
women & minorities
• Hundreds of thousands of
African Americans move
from the south the north
to find jobs.
• This is known as The
Great Migration
Labor shortage
• Provided more jobs for
women & minorities
• Hundreds of thousands of
African Americans move
from the south the north
to find jobs.
• This is known as The
Great Migration
Liberty Bonds
Liberty Bonds
• also known as War Bonds
• Sold to the public to raise
money for war.
• Bonds raised about 2/3’s of
the 32 Billion dollars to
fight WWI.
Liberty Bonds
Liberty Bonds
• also known as War Bonds
• Sold to the public to raise
money for war.
• Bonds raised about 2/3’s of
the 32 Billion dollars to
fight WWI.
Victory Gardens
• Americans were urged to
conserve food.
• Meatless Tuesdays &
Porkless Thursdays
• Americans planted Victory
Gardens to produce more
food
• Rationing or limiting the
use of food and supplies
becomes widespread.
Victory Gardens
• Americans were urged to
conserve food.
• Meatless Tuesdays &
Porkless Thursdays
• Americans planted Victory
Gardens to produce more
food
• Rationing or limiting the
use of food and supplies
becomes widespread.
• President Woodrow Wilson needed to
maintain support for the War.
• Pro- war posters, Pamphlets, songs and books
were used to build support for the war.
• Popular Songs “Over There” and “You’re a
Grand Old Flag” were very popular at the
time.
• President Woodrow Wilson needed to
maintain support for the War.
• Pro- war posters, Pamphlets, songs and books
were used to build support for the war.
• Popular Songs “Over There” and “You’re a
Grand Old Flag” were very popular at the
time.
Songs
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v33jF5T
GLw
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFV_tmTc
U0Q
The War at Home
The Espionage Act- stiff penalties for spying or interfering
with recruiting.
Sabotage & Sedition Act- Made it illegal to say, print or
write things negative about the government or the war.
Americans became suspicious of German Americans.
Banned using words like “ Sauerkraut” or “frankfurter”
Instead used Liberty Cabbage and Liberty Sausage.
The War at Home
The Espionage Act- stiff penalties for spying or interfering
with recruiting.
Sabotage & Sedition Act- Made it illegal to say, print or
write things negative about the government or the war.
Americans became suspicious of German Americans.
Banned using words like “ Sauerkraut” or “frankfurter”
Instead used Liberty Cabbage and Liberty Sausage.
Exit Slip
How did the government try to build support for
the War?
The War Ends
The End of the War
• With America and its Allies were now on
German soil.
• Germany was faced with severe shortages of
food and military supplies.
The End of the War
• With America and its Allies were now on
German soil.
• Germany was faced with severe shortages of
food and military supplies.
• On November 11th,
1918 the Armistice
began.
• Germany agrees to
withdraw all land
forces.
• The war is over
• On November 11th,
1918 the Armistice
began.
• Germany agrees to
withdraw all land
forces.
• The war is over
WWI
Results of WWI
A. Most of Europe was in ruins
B. Close to 20 Million dead
C. Another 18 million wounded
D. Several million soldiers were Missing and never
found.
E. Remains of World War I soldiers are still being
found along the Western Front
WWI
Results of WWI
A. Most of Europe was in ruins
B. Close to 20 Million dead
C. Another 18 million wounded
D. Several million soldiers were Missing and never
found.
E. Remains of World War I soldiers are still being
found along the Western Front
Armistice Day
• Observed on November
11th every year.
• Originally, a day to honor
those who died in World
War I
• Changed to Veteran’s Day in
1954 in honor of all those
living and dead who served
in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Armistice Day
• Observed on November
11th every year.
• Originally, a day to honor
those who died in World
War I
• Changed to Veteran’s Day in
1954 in honor of all those
living and dead who served
in the U.S. Armed Forces.
World War I
The Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier
• Began after WWI
• Remains of an Unknown
American from World
War I were placed in the
Tomb.
• Soldiers have since been
added from other wars
World War I
The Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier
• Began after WWI
• Remains of an Unknown
American from World
War I were placed in the
Tomb.
• Soldiers have since been
added from other wars
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGU39Owwho
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaiDIeYlgT
M
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uhs2Qbu4Zs&list=RDMaiDIeYlgTM&index=7
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsdHxUXf2C
E
After the War
After the War
• President Woodrow Wilson’s peace plan is known
as the Fourteen Points.
• Wilson wanted to create the League of Nations.
• The League Of Nations would preserve peace and
prevent future wars.
After the War
After the War
• President Woodrow Wilson’s peace plan is known
as the Fourteen Points.
• Wilson wanted to create the League of Nations.
• The League Of Nations would preserve peace and
prevent future wars.
After the War
After the War
• President Woodrow Wilson’s peace plan is known
as the Fourteen Points.
• Wilson wanted to create the League of Nations.
• The League Of Nations would preserve peace and
prevent future wars.
The Treaty Of Versailles
1. Germany accepted full responsibility for the
war
2. Pay billions in reparations.
3. Germany had to disarm
4. Germany had to give up some territory.
5. Treaty was very harsh to Germany
• Many Americans
disliked the treaty.
• Americans did not want
to be a part of the
League of Nations.
• Americans reject the
treaty and Never join
the League Of Nations.
Exit Slip
• Did any good come from this War?
• Is War ever necessary?