Warm- Up: What does this tell us about WWI?

The United States Enters World War 1

Chapter 7 Lesson 1

What Political Circumstances led to War in Europe?

European Countries were in a lot of competition with one another.

There were 4 MAIN causes for war in Europe:1) Militarism2) Alliances3) Imperialism4) Nationalism

What is Militarism?Militarism is the strong build up of a military over the course of years

Because this strong military exists country feels ability to threaten other countries

Desire to use military tends to be strong

What is meant by alliances?

Think, “You got my back I have yours”

Countries solidified their defenses with other countries support

Turn and Talk: What kind of problems do you foresee with this system?

Think- Pair Share

What is meant by Imperialism?Imperialism is the domination of a stronger nation over a weaker one

Competition over territory (especially in Africa) existed

You never know if you’re bullying a country with an alliance

What is meant by Nationalism?Think patriotism on steroids (remember jingoism?)

People promote their homeland’s culture and ideas

Leads to feelings of superiority and thus division

The Spark:

1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand of

Austria-Hungary is assassinated by

Serbian terrorist group

On page 187 reading the primary sources arguing for and against US neutrality in World War 1.

Answer the following questions when you are complete:

1) What is the basic arguments of Senator Works and Secretary Lansing?

2) Based on these arguments what is the main issue that divided most of the people in the neutrality debate?

Group Activity - Primary Source Breakdown

Triple Alliance

GermanyAustria-HungaryItaly

Triple Entente

FranceRussiaGreat Britain

Who is fighting who?

USA STAYS NEUTRAL FOR A LONG TIME

#1 – Lusitania 1915

#2 – 1917 - Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

#3 – 1917 - Zimmerman Telegram

#4 – April 1917 – US declares war

How did the US get involved?

Group #1Create a 3 column foldable

Assign each person in your group of 3 to read one of the following sections: America takes Sides (pg 186),

Moving Toward War (pg 187), The United States Declares War (pg 188)

As you read you need to create a list of the 3 most important facts you read about.

Group #2You will be reviewing the exam

from the last unit.

Teacher will go over key elements with you test and

what you need to do to improve

You will rewrite the questions to reflect a better

understanding of the question

FOLDABLE ACTIVITY / REVIEW THE EXAM