Causes of World War I & Reasons for U.S. Entry PowerPoint
by Mr. Hataway Created 10-15-12
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BELLRINGER: With a partner, brainstorm possible definitions for
total war. Write down your personal definition for total war in
your journal. BE PREPARED TO TURN IN JOURNALS ON
FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Today, I will learn... Identify the causes of WWI and reasons
for U.S. entry. I have learned it when I can... Classify events of
WWI as either a cause of WWI or as a reason for U.S. entry to the
war. CORNELL NOTES: INSTRUCTIONAL STATEMENTS
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What were the causes of World War I and reasons for U.S. entry
in the war? ESSENTIAL QUESTION
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Causes of World War I Militarism maintaining a powerful
military. European nations maintained strong military culture and
institutions; prepared for an attack. Before 1914
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Causes of World War I Alliance System countries forming
coalitions to mutual protection. Allied Powers - France, Great
Britain and Russia (after 1917 the United States.) Central Powers
Germany, Austria- Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire (modern Turkey)
during the war. 1914 Think you might want to know these! Thats
right, you need to know which countries were Allied Powers and
which countries were Central Powers.
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Causes of World War I Alliance System (How it worked?) Austria
declared war on Serbia Germany declared war on Russia, then France,
to assist Austria Britain declared war on Germany for striking at
France through Belgium Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria joined Germany
and Austria to form the Central Powers while Britain, France and
Russia joined by Italy and Japan formed the Allies. Dont write
this!!!
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Causes of World War I Alliance System American political and
social ties were more closely aligned to Great Britain and France
than to Germany. After 1917, USA joins the Allies
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Causes of World War I Imperialism Policy of acquiring colonies
and territory. European powers had competing imperial ambitions
which led to economic rivalries. Economic rivalries led to military
expansion, diplomatic scheming, and international tensions. Before
1914
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Causes of World War I Nationalism extreme pride in ones
country. Intense rivalries among France, Germany, Austria- Hungary,
and Russia. Before 1914, several nationalities in Austria- Hungary
wanted to form their own nation-states. Serbias national flag
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Causes of World War I Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The Spark that set off a Powder Keg Ferdinand was heir to
Austria-Hungarian Empire Ferdinand - and his wife Sophie - were
killed by Serb nationalist Gavrilo Princip while on a formal visit
to Sarajevo. June 28, 1914
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Reasons for U.S. Entry to WWI German Proclamation forbade
merchant ships from traveling through British waters. unleashed
unrestricted submarine warfare on any ship entering the battle
zone.
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Reasons for U.S. Entry to WWI German Proclamation (1915)
American vessels travelled these waters; some to aid the Allied war
effort.
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Reasons for U.S. Entry to WWI Sussex Pledge (1916) Germany
pledged not to sink merchant ships without warning; does not uphold
promise. Impacted American merchant ships.
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Reasons for U.S. Entry to WWI Sinking of the Lusitania (1915)
German submarine torpedoed British ocean liner Lusitania and 128
Americans (1,198 total passenger) American deaths prompted
intervention.
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Sinking of the Lusitania
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Reasons for U.S. Entry to WWI Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
(1916) Germany could not overcome the British naval blockade of
German shipments. Germany used submarines to sink merchant ships
with goods for Great Britain. Diplomatic negotiations failed to end
Germanys unrestricted submarine warfare. Continued U-boat attacks
on American ships prompted intervention.
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Reasons for U.S. Entry to WWI Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
(1916) German U-boat Strategy: sink merchant ships on sight (German
= Unterseeboot)
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Reasons for U.S. Entry to WWI Zimmerman Telegram (1917) Arthur
Zimmerman (German foreign minister) sent a note to the German
minister in Mexico to encourage an alliance between Germany and
Mexico. The U.S. intercepted the message and shared it with the
American public. Americans were outraged and became even more
supportive of American intervention.
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Zimmerman Telegram
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Reasons for U.S. Entry to WWI Neutrality WWI began in Europe in
1914 President Wilson declared U.S. neutral; attempted to maintain
traditional American policy.
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Reasons for U.S. Entry to WWI Neutrality (1914-1916) America
drawn to war for several reasons: Alliances German Propaganda
German Unrestricted Submarine Warfare Zimmerman Telegram
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Reasons for U.S. Entry to WWI April 2, 1917 Wilson asks
Congress to declare war to make the world safe for democracy
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Hey you, do not rearrange these letters! Bad boys! Whats ya
going to do.