do now: us enters the war what events led to the us entering ww1? explain the events and why they...
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Do Now: US Enters the War
What events led to the US entering WW1? Explain the events and why they were important.
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US Enters the War
US Enters the WarLusitania (1914)
◦British ship; 128 Americans killed
◦Ship was a passenger ship carrying weapons.
German’s return to unrestricted U-boat (submarine) warfare in 1917◦Sink three
American ships
US Enters the War
In your notes answer: What is the message of the note on the right?
Zimmerman Note – Final Straw
Political Cartoons: choose one of the 2 and explain the message of the cartoon.
US Enters the War
America felt ties to Britain and the Allies◦ Why?
April 2, 1917 President Woodrow Wilson asks Congress for a declaration of war◦ Why does he ask Congress?
Woodrow Wilson President 1913-1921 Born in Staunton, VA to a
Presbyterian minister; pious, academic upbringing
Leading intellectual of the “Progressive Era”◦ Federal Anti-Trust◦ Graduated federal income tax◦ Federal Reserve◦ Federal Trade Commission
Won a second term by a narrow margin on the slogan “He kept us out of war”
Woodrow Wilson
For years Wilson had praised policy of neutrality
Used Propaganda to get Americans to support the war effort
What is propaganda?Spreading of ideas, information,
or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring a cause.
Therefore, propaganda may or may not be negative. However, its intent is ALWAYS to convince. The sole purpose of propaganda is to sell you something, be that an idea, a product, or a service.
What is propaganda?Spreading of ideas, information,
or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring a cause.
Therefore, propaganda may or may not be negative. However, its intent is ALWAYS to convince. The sole purpose of propaganda is to sell you something, be that an idea, a product, or a service.
Woodrow Wilson
For years Wilson had praised policy of neutrality
Wilson had to mobilize an unprepared America◦ Propaganda Activi
ty
The War comes to an End Turning Point - Second Battle
of the Marne◦ General J.J. “Black Jack”
Pershing◦ Germans battle-weary,
shortages, low morale◦ Fresh US troops for the
Allies◦ Allies go on the
offensive and begin their defeat of Germany
In October the Allies break through the Hindenburg Line
Armistice - November 11, 1918
