What were the causes of WW I and was the US justified in joining the war. Today in History : Monroe Doctrine declared, 1823 Interesting Fact?: All of the

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What were the causes of WW I and was the US justified in

joining the war.

Today in History : Monroe Doctrine declared, 1823Interesting Fact?: • All of the US Presidents that had beards were

Republican.

The Word:• INITIATIVE – leading in taking action, the

energy and desire that is needed to do something

Dec 2

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What were the causes of WW I and was the US justified in joining the war.

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Main Causes of WW1 in Europe

Militarism

Alliances

Imperialism

Nationalism

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MilitarismAggressive buildup of armed forces to intimidate, threaten, or otherwise succeed in your national goals. Military leads the government.

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AlliancesWhat were the causes of WW I and was the US justified in joining the war.


Triple Entente(Central Powers)

vsTriple Alliance(Allied Powers)

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Imperialism

Obtaining or maintaining an empire by military conquest, colonization, economic and/or political domination.

Example: Austria – Hungary wanted expand their control of Slavic nations



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NationalismRight to self-determination and national goals• Serbia - mission to unite south Slavic nations – Croats, Slovenes, Bosnians (South Slavs = Yugoslavs)

• Austro-Hungary wanted to maintain control - annexed Bosnia to prevent full unity of Slavic nations



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THE SPARK1914

•Serbian resistance to Austria-Hungarian rule.•Archduke Ferdinand became ruler and promises more self rule for Serbia.•The “BLACK HAND” assassinates Ferdinand .

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The Spark becomes a Wildfire

1. Arch Duke of Hungary - Franz Ferdinand assassinated by Serbian Nationalist

2. Austro – Hungarian Empire declares war on Serbia

3. Russian mobilizes military4. Germany declares war on Russia and

France5. Germany invades neutral Belgium to

get to France 6. Great Britain declares war on Germany

in response

• Game on – War in Europe


Events leading to

WW 11914

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Tactics and strategies

On a separate sheet of paper that you will turn in:

1. Describe how technology led to “trench warfare”.

2. Describe how the Germans planned to overcome the stalemate of trench warfare?

3. How did the British try to overcome the stalemate?

How did tactics and strategies change in WW I?

US at Warhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra1d6fLLQZ0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra1d6fLLQZ0




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What were the causes of WW I and was the US justified in

joining the war.

Today in History :• First human heart transplant, 1967Interesting Fact?: • All US Presidents have worn glasses.

Some just didn't like being seen wearing them in public.

The Word:• INITIATIVE – leading in taking action, the


Dec 3

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YESTERDAY Tactics and strategies

On a separate sheet of paper that you will turn in:

1. Describe how technology led to “trench warfare”.

2. Describe how the Germans planned to overcome the stalemate of trench warfare?

3. How did the British try to end the stalemate?







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On the paper you started yesterday:

Tactics and strategies (part 2)

4) Describe how the following aircraft were used:• blimps• fighter aircraft• bombers

5) What technology was used against submarines (U-boats)







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Why did the US get involved in world imperialism and what have been the effects?

American Anti-Imperialist League – Organization that campaigned against America’s continued colonization/imperialism.

Many Americans felt it was morally wrong, and against the fundamental principles of a republic (self–determination), to control people that had no choice or say in the government.

REMEMBER?

Anti-Imperialism grows in America.

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Was the US justified in joining the “Great War”?

Answer and turn in by the end of the period:• Page 325 DBQ

questions 1, 2, and 3.• Page 327 Section

Review questions 4 and 5

If the US was trying to stay out of the “Great War”, why did the US decide to get involved?

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Why did the US get involved in world imperialism and what

have been the effects?

Today in History : Senate approves U.S. participation in United Nations, 1945Interesting Fact?: • China has about $1 trillion in personal

savings and a savings rate of close to 50%. The US has about $158 billion in personal savings and an average savings rate of only about 2%.

The Word:• INITIATIVE – leading in taking action, the energy

and desire that is needed to do something

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The Beginning of the end of the Great War

Bolshevik – Communist extremist

Communist – Government owns all business and

makes all economic and

social decisions

1917• March – Revolution in Russia

creates a temporary government moving toward democracy,

• April - US enters the Great War bringing much needed men and supplies.

• October - Russian Bolshevik Revolution –led by Vladmir Lenin – Russia eventually becomes a communist state

World War Ithe War to End All Wars?

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The Beginning of the end

of the Great War

1918• March - Russia leaves the Great

War (Eastern Front)

• Russia looses land to Germany – Ukraine, Finland, Poland, Baltics

• Germany sends troops to Western Front


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The War Ends1918 Revolution in Austria• Poland, Hungary, Czech declare

independence• Austria and Ottoman surrender

1918 German Revolution• German Navy mutiny • Revolution spreads• Kaiser steps down

Armistice • A temporary truce to stop

fighting declared 11/11/11/18


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Wilson’s 14 Points 1 – 5 - Remove causes for war• end secret alliances• Free trade, freedom of seas• arms reduction, negotiate

colonies

6 – 13 Self determination• Borders of counties determined

by ethnicity and national identity

14 - League of Nations• Creation of world committee to

preserve peace


Info Graphic page 342 - 343

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Treaty of VersaillesThe Big 4 – US, Britain, France,

Italy – Russians not invited

• Germany admit blame• Reduction of German military• German loss of land• German reparations - $33

billion• League of Nations

established• US Senate rejects Versailles• US does not join League of

Nations


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WWI CASUALTIESCountry

Total Mobilized Forces

Killed WoundedPrisoners and

MissingTotal Casualties

Casualties as % of Forces

ALLIED AND ASSOCIATED POWERS

Russia 12,000,000 1,700,000 4,950,000 2,500,000 9,150,000 76.3

British Empire 8,904,467 908,371 2,090,212 191,652 3,190,235 35.8

France 8,410,000 1,357,800 4,266,000 537,000 6,160,800 73.3

Italy 5,615,000 650,000 947,000 600,000 2,197,000 39.1

United States 4,355,000 116,516 204,002 4,500 323,018 7.1

Japan 800,000 300 907 3 1,210 0.2

Romania 750,000 335,706 120,000 80,000 535,706 71.4

Serbia 707,343 45,000 133,148 152,958 331,106 46.8

Belgium 267,000 13,716 44,686 34,659 93,061 34.9

Greece 230,000 5,000 21,000 1,000 27,000 11.7

Portugal 100,000 7,222 13,751 12,318 33,291 33.3

Montenegro 50,000 3,000 10,000 7,000 20,000 40.0

TOTAL 42,188,810 5,142,631 12,800,706 4,121,090 22,062,427 52.3

Germany 11,000,000 1,773,700 4,216,058 1,152,800 7,142,558 64.9

Austria-Hungary 7,800,000 1,200,000 3,620,000 2,200,000 7,020,000 90.0

Turkey 2,850,000 325,000 400,000 250,000 975,000 34.2

Bulgaria 1,200,000 87,500 152,390 27,029 266,919 22.2

TOTAL 22,850,000 3,386,200 8,388,448 3,629,829 15,404,477 67.4

GRAND TOTAL 65,038,810 8,528,831 21,189,154 7,750,919 37,466,904 57.5

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Impact of the “Great War”

Pages 348-353Describe the following problems in the US after the Great War: 1. How did economic problems lead to

labor and racial unrest?2. The “Red Scare”3. The Palmer Raids

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Why did the US get involved in world

imperialism and what have been the effects?

Today in History : • Prohibition ends, 1933• Aircraft squadron lost in the Bermuda

Triangle, 1945 Interesting Fact?: • Fish can cough. The Word:• INITIATIVE – leading in taking action, the


Dec 5

Earlier this year we did a written assessment on industrialization.Everyone’s grades could be improved.

Looking at the Industrialization writing assessment and we will:• Dissect the prompt.• Highlight key written information. • Discuss what type of information could

have been included.• Write additional information that should

have been added• BONUS POINTS will be added to your grade

based on your improvements.

What were the effects of industrialization in the late 1800s?

Directions:1. Write the prompt.2. After dissecting the prompt write a thesis

sentence that responds to the prompt.3. Write two succinct paragraphs using as many

pieces of evidence and as much detailed analysis as you can.

PROMPT:Evaluate the impact, both positive and

negative, on American society by industrialization in the late 19th century.

Helpful Hints• American society includes all groups of

people in America and categories of INSPECT.• Support your evaluation using examples of

key people, events, and inventions.

Written Assessment

(open note)

PROMPT:Evaluate the impact, both positive and negative, on American society by industrialization in the late 19th

century.

• Circle action words that tell you what to do.

• Underline important words or phrases (usually only 2-4 words)

PROMPT:Evaluate the impact, both positive and negative, on American society by industrialization in the late 19th

century.

Thesis – According to the rubric, what should be included in the thesis.

Write your improved thesis on a separate sheet of paper you will turn in with the original assessment.

On this written assessment you were allowed to use notes.

Turn back to your notes on:• Ideals• Industrialization• Unions• Urbanization

PROMPT:Evaluate the impact, both positive and negative, on American

society by industrialization in the late 19th century.

Body Paragraphs:• Based on your thesis make a graphic organizer. (On the

back of your separate sheet of paper.)• According to the rubric, front and back, what is needed in

your body paragraphs?(HINT – Think Five Habits of the Mind on the back of the

rubric.)• Under your improved thesis, using your notes, graphic

organizer, and rubric write down information you could have included in each body paragraph.

• Staple your improvements to the front of your original assessment turn in at the back table.

Study/Note Guide for Written Assessment

Think about the impact of American foreign relations (imperialist, isolationist) abroad and at home. Notes, vocab., and assignments for:1. Democratic Ideals and Government2. American Imperialism (cause and

effects)3. WW I (US involvement, cause and

effects)

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Notes - Vocabulary

• Yellow Journalism• Jingoism• Protectorate• Monroe Doctrine• Roosevelt Corollary• Gunboat Diplomacy• Dollar Diplomacy• Moral Diplomacy

• Isolationism• Militarism• Alliances• Imperialism• Nationalism• Red Scare• Communist• Armistice

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What were the causes of WW I and was the US justified in joining the war. Today in History : Monroe Doctrine declared, 1823 Interesting Fact?: All of the