Transcript US History 11.1x - Marion County Public Schools

Bell Work
11/16/15
Neutrality or War?
What does it mean to
stay neutral?
What might happen if we
got involved in the war?
What do you think
America should do?
Why?
Essential Question
EQ: Why was it in the national interest
of the U.S. to declare war in 1917?
I will explain the events that led to the
United States becoming involved in
World War I.
Key Terms
(make sure these are in your notebooks)
1.
Big Stick
8.
unrestricted submarine warfare
2.
Imperialism
9.
Zimmerman Note/Telegram
3.
Open Door Policy/Notes
10. Sussex Pledge
4.
Yellow Journalism/Propaganda 11. Trench Warfare
5.
Panama Canal
6.
Neutrality
7.
Militarism
12. Nationalism
Other Terms
Treaty of Portsmouth: Treaty signed in Maine ends the war between Japan
and Russia. Teddy Roosevelt’s diplomacy helps two sides end war and he
wins the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.
How does World War I Begin?
Assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand, June 28, 1914
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-ihistory/videos/world-war-i-alliances
Entangling Alliances
“Americans Question Neutrality”
Read page 377
1. – How did German and Irish immigrants view the war in Europe? (find
answer)
2. – What were the main arguments people gave to support neutrality?
Headlines… Propaganda
Read page 378, “The War Hits Home”
Unrestricted Submarine
Warfare
The Zimmermann Note
“The War Hits Home”
Read pages 378-380
1.
How did the German U-boat campaign affect US public opinion?
2.
What did the Zimmermann note reveal about Germany’s plans?
3.
What would you do if you were the President of America and you
found out about this telegram?
Exit Slip
Discuss with your group and then answer the
following question individually:
Should America have joined the war or
remained neutral?
Defend your answer
One paragraph