World War I
US Enters the War
US Enters the War
n Lusitania (1914) n British ship; 128
Americans killed
n German’s return to unrestricted warfare in 1917 n Sink three American
ships
n Zimmerman Note – Final Straw
US Enters the War
n America felt ties to Britain and the Allies n Why?
n April 2, 1917 President Woodrow Wilson asks Congress for a declaration of war n Why does he ask Congress?
Woodrow Wilson n President 1913-1921 n Born in Staunton, VA to a Presbyterian
minister; pious, academic upbringing n Leading intellectual of the “Progressive Era” n Federal Anti-Trust n Graduated federal income tax n Federal Reserve n Federal Trade Commission
n Won a second term by a narrow margin on the slogan “He kept us out of war”
The War comes to an End n Turning Point - Second Battle of the
Marne n General J.J. “Black Jack”
Pershing n Germans battle-weary,
shortages, low morale n Fresh US troops for the
Allies n Allies go on the offensive
and begin their defeat of Germany
n In October the Allies break through the Hindenburg Line
n Armistice - November 11, 1918