Transcript World War I
Listen to the words August 1914 Europe is at war At the start of World War I the U.S. was neutral (U.S. could trade with both warring sides) Three systems contributed to World War I 1. Imperialism: competition between European countries for colonies what would colonies provide? 2. Nationalism: pride and loyalty for their own country this caused tension-Groups within some European countries wanted independence to join another country 3. Militarism: European countries believed they needed large military forces to protect their land and people What does the word alliance mean? (Use the Glossary in the back of your book) Agreements between countries to come to each other’s aid in case of war Using pages 282 and 283 to identify if there was more than one alliance. Alliances were formed Germany and Austria-Hungary 1879 France and Russia 1893 Great Britain and Russia 1907 Divided into two groups: Allied Powers Central Powers These countries were allies Great Britain France United States Russia Germany resumed its submarine attacks Several American ships sank British decode a secret radio message from Germany to Mexico Zimmerman Telegraph (Germany urges Mexico to attack the United States in return for regaining the southwestern United States) United States finally becomes involved in the war 1917 1917 President Woodrow Wilson asks Congress to declare war on Germany What countries were allies in World War I? A. United States, France, Austria-Hungary, and Great Britain B. Great Britain, United States, France, and Russia C. Germany, Russia, and Austria-Hungary D. Germany, Japan and Russia What was the “final blow” that led President Woodrow Wilson to ask Congress to declare war against the Central Powers in World War I? A. anti-German propaganda in the United States B. Attacks on American merchant ships C. Sinking of the Lusitania D. Zimmermann telegram Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and his wife Sinking of the Lusitania Zimmerman telegram Causes Allied Powers British bombard America with anti-German propaganda (information spread to promote a cause) 1917 American population just over 100,000,000 32 million American’s were foreign born or children of foreign parents, of which 10,000,000 had ties with Central Powers. Wilson felt that loyal citizens were essential for a successful war effort. The Committee on Public Information sponsored parades, rallies, films, hired speakers, distributed over 100,000,000 pamphlets in various languages. The purpose was to create a sense of unity, patriotism Posters were used to: The poster was one of the recruit members for the armed forces more popular mediums that The United War Work Campaign the The Red Cross government Encourage citizens at used for home to purchase propaganda Liberty and Victory purposes. Loans/Bonds http://www.ww1photos.com/OhWhatALovely War.html The information used by the Allied nations to promote their cause and entice the United States to enter World War I was called A. Libel B. Slander C. Propaganda D. Yellow journalism U.S. and their allies pushed the German’s back. October 1918 Germany surrenders November 11th, 1918 an armistice (agreement to stop fighting) was signed