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PresentationExpress World War I and Beyond (1914–1920) Witness History: American Soldiers Arrive “Over There” From Neutrality to War The Home Front Wilson, War, and Peace Effects of the War Click a subsection to advance to that particular section. Advance through the slide show using your mouse or the space bar. From Neutrality to War What Caused World War I? Main Idea: In the early 1900s, Nationalism in Europe led to competition among nations. As the conflict grew, countries expanded their militaries and formed alliances with other nations. The Fighting Begins Main Idea: After the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, war broke out in Europe. Because of alliances between nations, the conflict spread quickly. New technology caused a stalemate, and led to a long and deadly war. Wilson Urges Neutrality Main Idea: Wilson hoped the United States could stay neutral during the war, but many Americans felt the war’s effects and were divided over where their loyalties fell. Neutrality Gives Way to War Main Idea: Wilson continued to try and stay neutral, but tension with Germany caused the United States to enter the war in 1917. Continued… From Neutrality to War (continued…) Witness History: To Fight or Not to Fight? Note Taking: Reading Skill: Identify Causes Chart: Military Strength, 1914 Geography Interactive: World War I, 1914 – 1917 Quick Study: Deadly Technology of World War I Political Cartoons: The Question of Neutrality Color Transparencies: German U-Boat Progress Monitoring Transparency NOTE TAKING Reading Skill: Identify Causes CHART Military Strength, 1914 QUICK STUDY Deadly Technology of World War I ANALYZE Political Cartoons: The Question of Neutrality TRANSPARENCY German U-Boat PM TRANSPARENCY Progress Monitoring Transparency The Home Front America Mobilizes for War Main Idea: To prepare the country for war, the government implemented a draft and created new federal administrative agencies to oversee the war effort. Opposition and Its Consequences Main Idea: At home, the United States dealt with Americans opposed to the war, harsh treatment of those against it, and prejudice against German Americans. The War Changes American Society Main Idea: When men entered the armed forces, Women moved into the workforce, African Americans moved north for a better life, and Mexicans crossed the border into the United States. Witness History: Supporting the War Note Taking: Reading Skill: Summarize Chart: Rising U.S. Production, 1915-1918 Color Transparencies: Supporting the War Continued… The Home Front (continued…) Infographic: He’s in the Army Now Color Transparencies: The Great Migration Progress Monitoring Transparency NOTE TAKING Reading Skill: Summarize CHART Rising U.S. Production, 1915-1918 TRANSPARENCY Supporting the War INFOGRAPHIC He’s in the Army Now TRANSPARENCY The Great Migration PM TRANSPARENCY Progress Monitoring Transparency Wilson, War, and Peace America Gives the Allies the Edge Main Idea: The impact of the United States joining the war was felt quickly and Germany surrendered in the fall of 1918. Wilson Promotes Peace Without Victory Main Idea: After World War I ended, Wilson encouraged independence, diplomacy, and free trade. He proposed his ideas in the Fourteen Points and traveled to France to make sure his voice was heard at the Allied peace conference. Wilson at the Paris Peace Conference Main Idea: The Allied leaders wanted Germany to make payment for war damages and rejected many of Wilson’s ideas. America Rejects the Treaty Main Idea: When the Treaty of Versailles was brought back to Congress, many Senators refused to ratify it without changes. Wilson refused to compromise and the treaty was defeated. Continued… Wilson, War, and Peace (continued…) Witness History: War Enthusiasm Note Taking: Reading Skill: Sequence Geography Interactive: American Involvement in World War I, 1918 Chart: Military Casualties of World War I History Interactive: Explore a Battlefield Note Taking: Reading Skill: Summarize Geography Interactive: Territorial Changes After World War I Decision Point: Should the United States Join the League of Nations? Progress Monitoring Transparency NOTE TAKING Reading Skill: Sequence CHART Military Casualties of World War I NOTE TAKING Reading Skill: Summarize DECISION POINT Should the United States Join the League of Nations? PM TRANSPARENCY Progress Monitoring Transparency Effects of the War America Adjusts to Peace Main Idea: While adjusting to peace, Americans dealt with rough times, including a deadly flu epidemic, loss of opportunities that women and African Americans had gained, and economic problems due to inflation. The Red Scare Main Idea: The Soviet Union emerged as a communist nation and led to the Red Scare, the widespread fear that communists and radicals were plotting in the United States. Americans Embrace Normalcy Main Idea: The 1920 election of Warren G. Harding symbolized a return to “normalcy,” but it was clear the United States was now an economic power and could not retreat completely back into isolationism. Witness History: A Difficult Transition Note Taking: Reading Skill: Identify Main Ideas Graph: The Spread of Influenza in the United States Color Transparencies: Political Cartoons: Reaction to Radicals Progress Monitoring Transparency NOTE TAKING Reading Skill: Identify Main Ideas GRAPH The Spread of Influenza in the United States TRANSPARENCY Political Cartoons: Reaction to Radicals PM TRANSPARENCY Progress Monitoring Transparency