-List 3 differences between the WWI soldier and the modern soldier. **Timelines/Newspapers DUE!!**

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CHAPTER 9

Ch.9 America in World War I

1. WWI

Global war that began in EuropeFought with new weapons and technologyThe most destructive conflict in history (at

the time)

2. Causes of the War in Europe

MAIN: Reasons for the war starting in Europe:M: Militarism

European countries had strong militaries and were ready to use them

A: Alliances Competition over land caused European countries to make

alliances with each other Alliances=more strength

I: Imperialism Countries wanted to gain as much territory as possible

N: Nationalism Intense pride in your country causes competition for

power with other countries

3. Start of War

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand heir to the Austrian throne Killed by a man from Serbia

Austria felt that the assassination was backed by the government of Serbia and declared war on Serbia

In a matter of weeks most of Europe had

declared war on each other.

4. Alliances

GermanyAustria-HungaryItaly

FranceGreat BritainRussiaUSA joins later

Central Powers Allies

5. War of Technology

More destructive than any war before it because of new technology

New weapons: Machine gun Poison gas Submarines Airplanes

Fought in trenches that extended for hundreds of miles.

Station ActivityCreate this chart in your notes:

Station TitleWrite what you

SEE in the image(s)

Vocabulary word Answer to the question(s)

WWI Technology #1

1.2.

WWI Technology #2

1.

WWI Poster 1.2.3.4.

Fighting Style 1.

WWI Political Cartoon

1.2.

Move around the room, view images, and complete the chart.

WWI Tank Video

Answer the following questions during or after the video:

1. Describe what it was like to be in the trenches.2. Describe what it was like to be inside the tanks.3. How were tanks portrayed by the British gov’t?4. How do German soldiers react to seeing the British

tanks on the battlefield?5. Do you believe tanks were useful to the war? Explain.

If you sleep during the video or are on your phone the whole time you will receive a zero for the notes grade.

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What does M.A.I.N. stand for? (what were the 4 causes of the war)?

5. War of Technology

German’s U-Boat Germany developed the submarine Stealthy, hidden=very effective Had no room for survivors

Previously, ships took enemy survivors, now they all drown

6. America Intervenes in the War

President Wilson tried to maintain neutrality. Won reelection in 1916 based

on keeping us out of war.We had close ties with the

Allies Eventually we would be

expected to help themDeadlock in the war also

led to the USA intervening No one was “winning”, Allies

need our help

6. America Intervenes in the War

USA was fed up with German actions in warZimmerman Telegram

Germany tried to convince Mexico to fight the USAGerman U-Boats sink ships

Lusitania sunk by Germans British passenger ship 1000 passengers killed w/ 128 Americans

Sussex sunk by Germans French ship

Germany promised to stop using U-Boat warfare but quickly resumed

7. Battle of Argonne Forest

“One of the greatest American battles of WWI”

Fought in France against the Germans

1.2 Million Americans fought 117,000 killed or wounded

American Expeditionary Force under the command of General John

J. Pershing Pres. Wilson would not allow

African-Americans to serve in the AEF

Alvin York most decorated of American soldiers

in WWI Killed 25 Germans and took 132

prisoners

Video: The Lost Battalion

American troops in WWICut off and surrounded by German troops in

Argonne Forest in 1918Run low on supplies, have no way to contact

other troops, continuous attacksBased on real events and real people

Complete the handout as you watch the movie.

Do not sleep or spend the whole time on your phone or you will receive a zero.

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Yesterday was Veterans’ Day.

Watch the clips on the history of Veterans’ Day. Then write 2 facts you learned.

8. The Home Front

Women and African Americans Work in factories and go to war White men are gone, someone has to

do their jobSelective Service Act is passed

Only 32,000 had volunteered to fight in the war, the USA needed many more soldiers

millions of American men registered for the draft

If your name is pulled from the draft, you must go to war

War cost $30 billion higher taxes and war bonds pay for

the war

WWI Worksheet

Using the McGraw Hill (blue) bookAnswer the 15 questions about WWI. Write on a separate sheet of paper.When everyone is done, we will finish “The

Last Battalion”

Letter Home

On the back of your video guide:

Write a letter home from the perspective of a WWI soldier in the Battle of Argonne Forest.

In your letter, use details to explain what the conditions are like in the war.

Be creative and be descriptive, use details from the video.

Wilson’s Fourteen Points

Wilson wanted to make the world safe for democracy

Introduced his 14 Points in a speechBelieved each nationality deserved its own

nation and governmentLeague of Nations

Organization of nations to mediate international disputes

Peace Negotiations-Treaty of Versailles

Wilson goes to the treaty table with a list of 14 items that needed to be addressed to avoid another war. 14 Points Immediately in trouble as he did not take

any Senators with himAt odds with other Allied leaders at

the Paris Peace Conference who wanted to impose harsh penalties on the Germans

Gives up most of his 14 points except the creation of the League of

Nations

Germany-Germany loses territory to France and Poland as well as overseas colonies.-Germany had to reduce their military strength, forced to accept blame for starting the war and to pay reparations to the Allies.

Austria-Hungary and Turkey

-Austria-Hungary is divided into several new national states. -Turkey lost its territories in the Middle East

League of Nations-League of Nations was created to serve as a forum to settle disputes before it came to war. The U.S. and Russia failed to join it.

Peace terms ending WWI

The Senate Refuses to Accept the Treaty of Versailles

Senate was concerned that it would lead the U.S. into unnecessary military commitments.

Wilson refused to compromiseHenry Cabot Lodge led the opposition. He

was a strong supporter of imperialism he wanted the U.S. to be free to pursue that goal.

Wilson takes his case directly to the American people.

Wilson suffered a stroke and the treaty is not accepted.

After the War

America returns to its more traditional policy of isolationism

Review

Create and complete the following chart in your notes to review for the test.

Reasons for the beginning of WWI:

Spark that started the war:

New weapons used in the war:

Reasons why the USA joined WWI:

Key people in WWI:

Treaties that came at the end of the war:

1.2.3.4.

1. 1.2.3.4.5.

1.2.3.

1.2.

1.2.

Ch. 8 and 9 Test

KahootPut EVERYTHING away except pencil and a

sheet of paperNo phones during the testNo music during the testWhen you are done you may use your phones

or do something else quietly

Bubble in answers on the ScantronWrite short answer on a separate sheet of

paper.