America Becomes a World PowerExpansionism and World War I

Bell Work

In your passport… Crete a tab for WWI Make a table of contents page Make a vocabulary Page: Define the following:

foreign policy expansion imperialism annex Monroe Doctrine (be sure to leave yourself two pages for this as we

build this unit)

Essential Questions

What responsibility does a world power have to the global society?

How did new technologies change the ways wars were fought?

What will you do with what you know?

What is imperialism? Is it good or bad?

Imperialism: America’s Perspective

Reasons for… Expand military forces Economic gain Racial superiority Infusion of new cultures Change in foreign policy

Reasons against… Costly: $$ and lives Divided country Change in foreign policy Hypocrisy

Imperialism: The country’s perspective

Pros Freedom Infrastructure: roads,

highways, water, electric, communication

Education

Cons Loss of culture and

traditions Devastation to land Economic loss Loss of lives New persecution Loss of freedom

Video and DQs

America Becomes A World Power: Part I

World War 1“The Great War”

1914-1918

“The price of greatness is responsibility.”

-Sir Winston Churchill

Unit Outline America’s Imperialism Causes of the war Alliances The war at home Technologies of the war End of the war

14 Point Plan League of Nations Treaty of Versailles

Life in Europe1. Nationalism: a strong devotion to a national identity, including the

desire for independence from foreign rule

2. Empire expansion. Land/Resources Arms Race Expanded Military No one wanted to be left behind

3. Alliance formation Allied Powers: British, France, and Russia, America

Central or Axis Powers: German Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire

The Domino EffectCause:

Archduke Ferdinand from Austria-Hungary was assassinated.

Domino effect: Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, so… Russia declared war on Austria-Hungary, so… England and France aligned with Serbia, then… Germany aligned with Austria-Hungary, and… America joines Allied forces in 1917. In total, 100 countries joined the war

What should America Do? In your groups, you will read a short passage and

study some cartoons/ pictures from the perspective of either isolation or involvement - use the discussion questions to guide your inquiry.

Be prepared to discuss “your perspective” with the large group.

Use your time wisely – you have 15 minutes!!

Inquiry Activity:

Belligerent – hostile or aggressive; A nation or person engaged in war or conflict

Munitions - Materials used in war, especially weapons and ammunition.

Holocaust – a great or complete devastation or destruction, especially by fire. (Not to be confused with THE Holocaust which occurred during WWII)

Terms you may encounter:

Can we think of any current examples of this argument??

The United States entered The Great War in 1917 The decision to get involved in Europe’s conflict

marked the beginning of the United States as a “world power”

The argument between those who believe that the United States has a moral obligation to help solve world conflict and those who believe that the United States should “mind its own business” is still a major issue.

“The price of greatness is responsibility.” - Sir Winston Churchill

Conclusion:

Class/Home Work 1. Vocabulary: Nationalism, Militarism,

Armistice, Alliance, u-boats 2. Geography: Identify and label the Allied

and Central Powers with map key. 3. Read 27.6 – 27.8. Cornell Notes with the

following questions: What was America’s role before entering the war? What made us eventually join the war? What happened to Russia in the war? What was our military strategy to help win the

war?