America Drawn to WarHow will the U.S.A. finally end up

in the Great War?#23

Wilson & the American people wanted to stay Neutral when the Great War started

1916 Campaign Slogan – “He Kept Us Out of War”• A series of events began to unfold which finally

drew us into the fighting• This proved to be too much for the American

people to handle• April 2, 1917 – Pres. Wilson asked Congress to

Declare war on Germany – War Address

“Make the World Safe for Democracy”

Telegraph cable – 1858**cut in 1915** why?

The Zimmerman TelegramThe Zimmerman Telegram

The Sinking of the Lusitania

The Sinking of the Lusitania

Mass Funeral for Lusitania victims held in Ireland on May 23, 1915How do you think people reacted when they saw

these pictures in the newspaper?

Assignment- Textbook p. 552-551) Explain the 6 situations(#1-6 Par. Each) that led us to war

- give specific examples/be able to discuss in class2) Final paragraph(#7): In your own words discuss the most important of the six events

Due – ______________(NOT THIS YEAR)1) Americans Take Sides2) Lusitania – May 7, 19153) American Business Companies4) Wilson/World Peace5) The Zimmerman Note – Jan. 19176) Unrestricted Submarine Warfare