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US History Bellwork
write SPI. 7.4.2 - Identify causes of US involvement in
World War I – at the top of your paper.
1. Define: Militarism,
Nationalism,
Imperialism
2. Then - Review the Chart
on page 283 and answer
the following two
questions: (always write
the questions)
– Who had the largest army
in 1914?
– Who had the largest navy?
Objectives for Learning
• 7.4.2 - Identify
causes of US
involvement in
World War I.
Today’s Agenda
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4.
Map Activity: Pre War European Alliances
Hip Hughes World War I in 10 minutes
Horrible Histories: Causes of WWI (optional)
Graphic Organizer: Causes of WWI (MAIN)
– Do one together
– Complete independently
– Review together for accuracy/understanding
Map Activity – Alliances in Pre-War Europe
Goal: Become familiar with European pre-war geography
• Add in the names of the
major countries. (use the
map on page 284 to help
you)
• Color in the countries.
– one color for the Triple
Alliance
– one color for the Triple
Entente
– one color for countries that
remained neutral
• Complete the key appearing
above the map.
Pre World War I Europe
“MAIN”
=
the key to the causes of
WWI…
bonus point for the person
who can figure it out first…
Independent Work: Causes of WWI
Graphic Organizer
• Objective: 7.4.2 - Identify causes of US
involvement in World War I.
• Procedure: (pages 282-284)
– Identify the four causes of World War I and record on
your graphic organizer.
– Read the text for supporting details for each cause.
– Record what you learn in your own words.
– We will do the first one together and you will
complete individually.
– We will review your completed work for accuracy
prior to the end of class.
Independent Work: Causes of WWI
Graphic Organizer – Part 2
• Objective: 7.4.2 - Identify causes of US
involvement in World War I.
• Procedure: (pages 285-291)
– Use each title that appears on your graphic organizer
to form a question you are trying to answer.
– Read the text for the supporting details that answer
that question.
– Record what you learn in your own words.
– We will do the first one together and you will
complete individually.
– We will review your completed work for accuracy
prior to the end of class.
Nationalism:
Identify the causes of World War I.
• The belief that a nation should express the
nationalism of a single ethnic group.
– Ex. Alsace-Lorraine
– This belief heightened international conflicts
– Left no place for ethnic minorities
• Social Darwinism: said that any nation that came
out ahead in competition must be the “fittest”.
• Older European empires became destabilized.
– Ex. Serbia threatened the Austria-Hungarian empire
with its independence.
Militarism:
Identify the causes of World War I.
• Most European nations believed that war was
inevitable and began to build up their armed
forces.
– Germany built up the largest army and collection
of weapons
– Britain built the largest navy
– All nations competed to build the largest defenses
Alliances & Assassination:
Identify the causes of World War I.
• To prepare for a potential conflict nations
began forming alliances for mutual defense.
– Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
– Triple Entente: France, Russia, Great Britain
• Assassination of Franz Ferdinand:
– heir to the Austrian-Hungarian empire
assassinated by a group of young Bosnians who
thought Bosnia should rightfully belong to Serbia
Alliances Cause a Chain Reaction:
Describe the course and character of the war.
• Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia and is
joined by Germany.
• Serbia is joined by Russia
• France joins Russia and Serbia
• Germany declares war on Belgium to get to
France
• Great Britain declares war on Germany
• The Ottoman Empire joins Germany & AustriaHungary
Reminders
• Your annotated timeline needs to be turned in. We will
review your annotations together after they are graded
and returned.
• Don’t forget that by December 6th/7th you need to have
your chapter outlines turned in for Chapters
8/9/10/11. These were your homework assignments
for 2nd Quarter.
• Quarter Exams (Era 7 Post Test) will be the 13th/14th of
December.
• Binder check next Monday/Tuesday– check the board
for the things you should have in your binder or folder.
The list is updated every few days.
US History Bellwork
• Identify: (page 285)
– Central Powers
– Allied Powers
• Write Obj. 7.10.3 - Analyze the American isolationist
position versus interventionist arguments.
• Create a three column chart explaining the positions of
the three following groups. (page 287)
• Isolationist
• Interventionist
• Internationalist
Stalemate:
Describe the course and character of the war
• Both sides dug trenches and were determined
to keep the high ground. This became the
Western Front.
• Neither side was able to win and the war
dragged on for years with huge losses on both
sides.
Wilson Urges Neutrality:
Explain why the United States entered the conflict on the
side of the Allies.
• President Wilson urged neutrality due to the
ethnic diversity of the United States.
– 1/3 of Americans were foreign born and sided
with their native countries
– Most Americans supported Great Britain & France
Events that Shift American Opinion:
Explain why the United States entered the conflict
on the side of the Allies.
• Invasion of Belgium: the brutality with which
the Germans invaded Belgium shocked many
Americans.
• Three main American positions on the war:
– Isolationist: we should stay out of the war.
– Interventionist: we should get involved to protect
our interests.
– Internationalist: we should work with all nations
to achieve peace BUT stay out of the war
Neutrality Gives Way to War:
Explain why the United States entered the conflict
on the side of the Allies.
• Britain Blockades Germany:
– Britain uses its navy to prevent ANY goods from
reaching Germany in violation of international law.
• Germany uses its U-Boats to blockade Britain:
– Submarines sink Allied ships
• Lusitania
• Sussex
America Prepares for War:
Explain why the United States entered the conflict on the
side of the Allies.
• National Defense Act/Naval Construction Act:
– Allowed for the building up of US defenses
• America Enters the War:
– The Zimmerman Note:
• Sent by Germany to Mexico and promised the return of
land to the Mexicans if they would fight with Germany
against the United States.
• The telegram was intercepted by the British and given
to the Americans.
Closure & Reminders
• Choose ONE of today’s objectives and write a
well written paragraph that explains the
objective.
– Identify the causes of World War I.
– Describe the course and character of the war.
– Explain why the United States entered the conflict
on the side of the Allies.