US History Bellworkwrite 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 Agenda1. Map Activity: Pre War European Alliances2. Hip Hughes World War I in 10 minutes3. Horrible Histories: Causes of WWI (optional)4. Graphic Organizer: Causes of WWI (MAIN)– Do one together– Complete independently– Review together for accuracy/understanding

Map Activity – Alliances in Pre-War EuropeGoal: 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 & Austria-

Hungary

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.