World War 1

1914-1918

The US before WW1 REMEMBER!

– Industrialization• The US begins to increase industry during rebuilding from the

Civil War (Reconstruction)

– Immigration• Foreigners begin entering the US for work, religious freedom,

etc.

– Progressive Era• Americans are concerned with topics like temperance,

suffrage, food safety, etc.

– US Expansion• The US begins looking toward becoming a world power

through colonization and industrial growth

Who’s To Blame?

Causesof World War I

Causes of World War I Militarism - naval/arms race

Alliances - Allies vs. Central Powers

Imperialism - control over weaker nations

Nationalism - pride in one’s countryRussia will pull out of war…USA will enter later…

Militarism & Arms Race..

Year Total Military Expenses (in millions of

£s)1870 941890 1541910 2891914 398

The Alliance System

Triple Entente Triple Alliance

Great Britain Germany

France Austria- Hungary Russia Italy

Two Armed Camps Allied Powers Central Powers

Great Britain GermanyFrance Austria-HungaryRussia Ottoman EmpireItaly

Imperialism = Rivalries ($$$)

Nationalism

• Nationalism. National and political pride in the empire (patriotism?)

“The sun never sets on the British Empire.”

The“Spark”

Archduke Franz Ferdinand & His Family

Assassinated in Sarajevo

The Assassin:GavriloPrincip

The Start of the War On June 28, 1914 Archduke Franz

Ferdinand, of Austria-Hungary was shot (along with his wife) in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Hertzegovnia.

An Assassin’s Story (pg. 8a) As a class, we will read page 8a-b, then

answer the questions on page 8b.

Homework Complete the map on page 9 of your packet.

Be sure to follow directions (and fill in the key…)

Answer questions 1-5 (you do NOT have to use complete sentences)

An Assassin’s Story (pg. 8a-b) What was Gavrilo Princip’s dream? Explain how the following countries became

involved in WW1: Austria-Hungary, Russia, Germany, France, and Britain.

What country left one group to join the other? Why?

List the countries that fought on the side of the Triple Entente.

List the countries that fought on the side of the Triple Alliance.

The Beginning of the War…it’s very simple

The Beginning of the War…it’s very simple

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The Great War Map (pg. 9) In what country was Sarajevo located? How does the geographic location of the

Central Powers put them at a disadvantage? Which of the Central Powers borders

Russia? Judging from the map, why was the alliance

between France and Russia a threat to Germany?

On July 28th, who did Austria-Hungary declare war on?

Great War Map (pg. 9)

The Western Front:

A “War of Attrition”

Recruitment Poster

German Atrocities in Belgium

Trench Warfare clip

Krupp’s “Big Bertha” Gun

““No Man’s No Man’s Land”Land”

Declaration of Neutrality What does neutrality mean?

What do you think President Wilson meant when he said “the people of the United States are drawn from many nations, and chiefly from the nations now at war?”

What does President Wilson mean when he said that the US “must be neutral in fact as well as in name?”

American Neutrality (pg. 12)

The official position of the United States was neutrality when WWI broke out. Opinion was varied. Most Americans favored the Allies. They spoke the same language and shared many traditions. The United States and France had also been allies in the American Revolution.

American Neutrality (pg. 12)

However, about 8 million people were of German or Austrian decent and sided with the Central Powers.

American Neutrality (pg. 12) The United States benefited from the war

for several reasons. The economy boomed. Both the Allied and Central Powers needed food, weapons, oil, steel, and other goods. Americans rushed to fill orders. By 1917, trade with the Allies had grown SEVEN times in value and by a smaller amount Central Powers. (And in some cases, decreased). This trade imbalance meant that the US was not strictly neutral as it claimed to be.

US Exports (pg. 13) What happened to trade with major

ALLIED Powers between 1914 and 1916?

What happened to trade with major CENTRAL Powers between 1914 and 1916?

What does the difference tell you?

The Zimmermann Telegram (pg. 16) February, 28 1917 To Bernstorff, Washington DC US press to publish contents of telegram

sent to Von Eckhardt tomorrow prepare for public outrage and massive demonstrations outside embassy.

Zimmermann Berlin

The Zimmermann Telegram (page 17-18) What type of document is this?

– Primary Source (telegram) What does Germany plan to do on February

1?– Begin unrestricted submarine warfare

What does Germany want the United States to do?– Remain neutral

The Zimmermann Telegram (page 17-18) What does Germany promise to Mexico?

– Land lost in the Mexican-American war (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona)

Why do you think this document was written?– To communicate with Mexico– To warn the United States– To get the US involved in WW1

Make War for Democracy (pg. 12a-b) 1. What was the attitude in the US toward

the war in Europe when it began in 1914?– Neutral

2. Why did President Woodrow Wilson change his mind about the war?– Submarine warfare by Germany

3. What did Representative Claude Kitchin suggest the US do to avoid war with Germany?– Stop trading with the allies

Government Involvement - The War at Home Using pages 654-660 in your textbook, fill

in the boxes on page 19 in your packet.

You may use bulleted answers (not in complete sentences).

You should try to find at least 2 bullet points for each box.

Government Involvement (pg. 19) How did the United

States raise money to fight the war?– War bonds– Raised $21 billion

How did the government get people to support the war?– Hollywood movie stars

support bond sales– “Four-Minute Men”– Women worked in

factories (and were paid more for it)

Government Involvement (pg. 19) How did the

government react to antiwar activities?– Passed laws making

criticism of the government illegal

– Some progressives were jailed

How did the government get people to join the fight?– Posters– Songs– Selective Service (the

Draft)

Government Involvement (pg. 19) How did the government get enough food

and supplies to send to Europe?– Reorganized the economy– Herbert Hoover leads the Food Administration– Victory Gardens, Wheatless Mondays,

Meatless Tuesdays

Declaration of War (pg. 20) Why does Wilson think the United States

must declare war?– Germany has gone too far

How does Wilson hope to change the behavior of nations?– Holding them responsible as citizens would be

How does this document help explain the United States entry into WW1?– We can no longer do nothing and must hold

Germany responsible

Food and the Flu (pg. 23) 1. How many days did they ask Americans

to change their eating habits?– 3 (Wheatless, meatless, less fat and sugar)

2. Which items should not be eaten on Wheatless days?– Crackers, pastry, macaroni, cereal, bread

3. In order to save fat, how should one cook?– Bake, broil, or stew - don’t fry. Use meat

drippings instead of butter/oil

Food and the Flu (pg. 23) 4. Why could Americans eat fruit,

vegetables, and potatoes abundantly?– Could be grown at home (victory gardens), it

replaces some nutrients (potatoes = starch) 5. What was the goal of food rationing?

– To be sure there is enough food to feed the troops and send to Europe for the war effort

Food and the Flu (pg. 23) 6. Identify one way in which people attempted to

cure the flu.– Wear roomy clothes, onions, carefully chewing food

7. In 1919, how many deaths were reported in Syracuse due to influenza and pneumonia?– 908

8. What was Syracuse’s rank for the severity of influenza compared to the rest of the cities in the United States?– 4th

World War 1 Assignment Put your name on the front of the purple

sheet. Label it as binder page 35.

Somewhere on the front of the sheet, write down a due date of Friday, January 21.

World War 1 Stations Turn to page 24 in your packet.

Using the information in the folders, answer the questions on pages 24-27 in your packet.

Table of Contents Update 29. Expansion Packet 30. War with Spain Packet 31. Cuba Map Packet 32. US in the Pacific MVPs 33. Expansion “Quest” 34. World War 1 Packet 35. WW1 Assignment (Project) 36. Midterm 37. DBQ - World War 1

Calendar Update January 21 - WW1 Project Due January 24 - Midterm Exam January 25-28 - DBQ on WW1 January 31 - Begin 1920’s Unit

Trench Warfare 1. What are two hardships faced by those in the

the trenches? – Rats, trench foot, mud, open to enemy

2. What was the land between the two sides called?– No man’s land

3. What were two hazards faced in this area?– Land mines, artillery, gas warfare

4. Was this an effective way of gaining territory? Why or why not? – No, dangerous/open to enemy

Women in the War 1. What were 2 specific activities women engaged

in to help the war effort?– Elevator operators, mechanics

2. What were the peach pits on page 231 going to be used for?– Filters for gas masks

3. Why were women collecting so many books?– Educate/entertain the troops

4. Why might women have been performing jobs that until this time were only held by men?– Men were fighting in the war

Songs to Raise Morale 1. Who are the Yanks?

– Americans 2. What are the Yanks preparing to do?

– Go to war 3. What is the mood of this song?

– Happy, energetic 4. How does the composer of this song

think that those remaining home should feel about the soldiers?– Proud

Quotes from the Great War 1. Is Wilson in favor of the war?

– Yes 2. Does Gallagher agree with Wilson? Explain.

– No, he believed the government didn’t understand what war was really like

3. Houston expressed what concerns relative to the US military?– Discrimination

4. What is the mood of “In Flander’s Fields”? Who is described? What does the poet want us to do?– Sad and mourning, dead soldiers, remember the dead

Gas Warfare 1. How did the Germans gain the upper

hand in the battles in which gas was used?– French felt the effects first

2. What is the purpose of gas warfare?– Terror weapon - used to create panic

3. Name a problem with each type of gas mask?– Did not filter deadly gasses, not effective

Propaganda 1. What were to specific things that the posters

encouraged citizens to do?– Support the war, buy liberty bonds

2. How does the artist use family to lure men to the war effort?– Family pride, protection, children look up to you

How does the artist use sex appeal?– Low cut clothing to get men’s attention

How do the artists appeal to women?– Women would want to be strong and independent like

the women in the picture

War Casualties 1. What were the total number of US battle

deaths?– 116,516

Wounded?– 204,002

Total casualties?– 320,518

2. Which country had the greatest number of battle deaths?– Germany

War CasualtiesAllied Powers

Deaths Central Powers

Deaths

Russia 1,700,000 Germany 1,773,700

France 1,357,800 Austria-Hungary

1,200,000

G. Britain 908,371 Turkey 325,000

Total 3,966,171 Total 3,298,700

War Casualties 4. Which side suffered the greatest number

of deaths?– Allies

5. What is one reason for the relatively low death toll of US troops?– Entered the war late

6. Which country had the greatest number of prisoners or missing persons?– Russia

Selective Service 1. Why did President Wilson implement

the draft?– We needed more soldiers than had signed up

2. How many American troops did General Pershing estimate were needed?– 3 million

3. How many eventually enlisted/were drafted?– 2.8 million (4.8 million total served)

The War to End All Wars World War 1 ended on November 1, 1918 The Allied powers (Triple Entente) were

victorious giving Great Britain, France, Italy, and the United States were setting punishments for the Central Powers (Triple Alliance).

The War to End All Wars 1. Fourteen Points:

– No secret agreements– Freedom of the seas– Free trade– Arms limits– Peaceful settlements of

colonial disputes– **National Self-

Determination– **General Association

of Nations - League of Nations

2. Treaty of Versailles– Germany must accept

full responsibility– Germany must

DISARM completely– Germany must pay

huge reparations ($) to the Allies

– Germany was stripped of any colonies

The War to End All Wars League of Nations was created (January 10,

1920 - officially) The United States Congress rejected the

treaty Many Americans were divided on the issue

of the treaty Henry Cabot Lodge (MA) wanted changes

to the treaty before signing - led the rejection