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Title: World War I – Neutrality to War
Date: September 23, 2014
Write down theEssential Question.
(1.2.f, 1.2.g) SWBATidentify andevaluate the shift inUnited States policyfrom neutrality toentry into WorldWar I.
DOL: Given an exitcard (80% accuracy)
SW – 1. Answer 3multiple choicequestion. 2. Write aSEEC paragraph onthe following topic:
American Neutrality
EQ: Why was there ashift in U.S. policyfrom neutrality toopen conflict with the
central powers duringWWI?
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In 1914 the major powers ofEurope went to war over the issuein the Balkans (Assassination ofthe Arch Duke). Not long after
the war heated up, PresidentWoodrow Wilson declared the U.S.neutral.
Neutrality - state of not supporting or helping eitherside in a conflict
TWS - Evaluate the concept of neutrality: What are 2 possibleadvantages and 2 possible disadvantages of the USremaining neutral in this war?
CHALLENGE! – What do you think were the social
implications of this decision? Political? Economic?
(1.2.f, 1.2.g) SWBATidentify andevaluate the shift inUnited States policyfrom neutrality toentry into WorldWar I.
DOL: Given an exitcard (80% accuracy)
SW – 1. Answer 3multiple choicequestion. 2. Write aSEEC paragraph onthe following topic:
American Neutrality
EQ: Why was there ashift in U.S. policyfrom neutrality toopen conflict with the
central powers duringWWI?
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Wilson’s decision on neutrality was a position that a vast majorityof Americans favored.
He believed that if the UnitedStates could act impartially, it could actually benefitfrom the war.
It could keep its economy strong by providing theEuropean countries with food and supplies, and when
the warring countries had had enough fighting, theUnited States could play the role of peacekeeper.
TWS - Americans had strong ties to Europe. How do you thinkthis impacted policies in the United States?
(1.2.f, 1.2.g) SWBATidentify andevaluate the shift inUnited States policyfrom neutrality toentry into WorldWar I.
DOL: Given an exitcard (80% accuracy)
SW – 1. Answer 3multiple choicequestion. 2. Write aSEEC paragraph onthe following topic:
American Neutrality
EQ: Why was there ashift in U.S. policyfrom neutrality toopen conflict with the
central powers duringWWI?
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Wilson's initial hope that Americacould be "impartial in thought aswell as in action" was sooncompromised by Germany's
attempted quarantine of the BritishIsles.
Britain was one of America's closest trading partners,and tension arose between the United States andGermany when several U.S. ships traveling to Britain
were damaged or sunk by German mines.
TWS - Make a prediction: What do you think might happenthat will cause the United States to break neutrality?CHALLENGE! – Assume the role of the German high
command. Why might you not want to upset the UnitedStates? Explain!
(1.2.f, 1.2.g) SWBATidentify andevaluate the shift inUnited States policyfrom neutrality toentry into WorldWar I.
DOL: Given an exitcard (80% accuracy)
SW – 1. Answer 3multiple choicequestion. 2. Write aSEEC paragraph onthe following topic:
American Neutrality
EQ: Why was there ashift in U.S. policyfrom neutrality toopen conflict with the
central powers duringWWI?
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British Blockade of Germany
Method of attrition
The U.S. traded more with Britain and France. (U.S. wasnot strictly neutral) Many sympathized w/Br. & Fr.
Germany reacted to this through unrestricted submarinewarfare
(1.2.f, 1.2.g) SWBATidentify andevaluate the shift inUnited States policyfrom neutrality toentry into WorldWar I.
DOL: Given an exitcard (80% accuracy)
SW – 1. Answer 3multiple choicequestion. 2. Write aSEEC paragraph onthe following topic:
American Neutrality
EQ: Why was there ashift in U.S. policyfrom neutrality toopen conflict with the
central powers duringWWI?
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German Submarine Warfare sinks the Lusitania
German U-boats attack ships in British ports
U.S. protested unrestricted submarine warfare
Wilson vows to hold Germany responsible for loss ofAmerican life or property
128 Americans are killed
At this point, Germany did not want war with the U.S.and agreed to stop attacking neutral ships.
Later, Germany continued unrestricted submarinewarfare in British waters
(1.2.f, 1.2.g) SWBATidentify andevaluate the shift inUnited States policyfrom neutrality toentry into WorldWar I.
DOL: Given an exitcard (80% accuracy)
SW – 1. Answer 3multiple choicequestion. 2. Write aSEEC paragraph onthe following topic:
American Neutrality
EQ: Why was there ashift in U.S. policyfrom neutrality toopen conflict with the
central powers duringWWI?
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The Zimmerman Telegram
Germany’s foreign secretary (Zimmermann) sent asecret note to Mexico (February 1917)
Germany urged Mexico to attack the U.S. and in
return, Mexico would gain back territory previouslylost to the U.S.
Americans and Wilson are outraged by theZimmermann telegram
Some believe this was a fraud, created by the British
to gain American support in the war to help theAllies win.
2 min: With a partner, argue if this is a legitimate
reason to declare war on Germany. Justify youranswer with at least 2 reasons.
(1.2.f, 1.2.g) SWBATidentify andevaluate the shift inUnited States policyfrom neutrality toentry into WorldWar I.
DOL: Given an exitcard (80% accuracy)
SW – 1. Answer 3multiple choicequestion. 2. Write aSEEC paragraph onthe following topic:
American Neutrality
EQ: Why was there ashift in U.S. policyfrom neutrality toopen conflict with the
central powers duringWWI?
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2 min: With a partner, argue if this is a legitimate
reason to declare war on Germany. Justify youranswer with at least 2 reasons.
(1.2.f, 1.2.g) SWBATidentify andevaluate the shift inUnited States policyfrom neutrality toentry into WorldWar I.
DOL: Given an exitcard (80% accuracy)
SW – 1. Answer 3multiple choicequestion. 2. Write aSEEC paragraph onthe following topic:
American Neutrality
EQ: Why was there ashift in U.S. policyfrom neutrality toopen conflict with the
central powers duringWWI?