Unit II Review: America as a World Power

• Chapters 10 & 11 The Americans Re-READ the “telescoping the times” & review questions!

• History Alive! Ch. 19-25 REVIEW the summaries

• USE the alphabetized study list WRITE notes (or make flashcards?)

• Expect mostly multiple choice, two sets of matching, a few VERY short answer questions, and ONE drawing question: “splendid, little war” OR “Great War”

• Last grade of Quarter #1 (50 pts) Get a good night SLEEP & DO your BEST!

Ch. 10: America Claims an EmpireHistory Alive! Ch. 19-21

1. Name any two of the three factors that shaped American imperialism.

2. Identify a former Spanish colony and BREIFLY explain how the US gained control of it.

3. List & describe one example of how the US administered its newfound territories.

4. Describe one way that President Theodore Roosevelt asserted American power.

Ch. 10: America Claims an EmpireHistory Alive! Ch. 19-21

Responses will vary but should include points similar to the following:

1. American imperialism was shaped by economic competition for raw materials and new markets, political and military competition for power, and an ideology that considered English culture superior to others.

2. The United States entered a war against Spain in 1898 and won Puerto Rico. It also purchased the Philippines and took a dominant role in Cuba.

3. Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States, which chose its government. In Cuba, the United States secured passage of a new constitution that gave it the right to step in if it desired. In the Philippines, the United States fought Filipinos seeking to win full independence.

4. Roosevelt asserted American power by leading negotiations to end a war between Russia and Japan, by sending a fleet around the world, and by helping Panama win independence so the United States could build the Panama

Canal.

Ch. 11: First World WarHistory Alive! Ch. 22-25

Name any two of the four factors that led to war in Europe.

Identify and BRIEFLY explain one thing that led America into World War I after initially being neutral.

Describe any two ways that World War I led to change in American society.

What was contained in the Treaty of Versailles and why did Americans object?

Ch. 11: First World WarHistory Alive! Ch. 22-25

1. The factors that led to war in Europe were nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and a system of alliances that made an attack on one nation a conflict that involved many interlinked allies.

2. The United States tried to remain neutral in World War I, but emotional and economic ties to Great Britain gradually moved it to the side of the Allies. German submarine attacks convinced Wilson to declare war.

3. At home during the war, production increased, and so did union membership. Many women entered industry, and thousands of African Americans moved from the South to the North seeking jobs and an end to segregation.

4. Many Americans objected to the Treaty of Versailles because it seemed to betray the high principles Wilson had announced. Many disliked the idea of a League of Nations, fearing it would involve the United States in foreign conflicts.

foreign policy

• the set of goals, principles, and practices that guide a nation in its relations with other countries.

• realists and idealists shaped American foreign policy during the 1800s.

• Will your “foreign policy” doctrine be based on pragmatism? Idealism? Both? Other?

realism

• in foreign policy, the belief that international relations should be guided by pragmatic self-interest-practical goals such as national defense and access to resources

• From this perspective, foreign policy should pursue practical objectives that benefit the American people. Such objectives might include national security, increased trade with other nations, and access to overseas resources.

idealism

• in foreign policy, the belief that moral values should influence international relations

• From this point of view, foreign policy should be used to promote America's founding ideals—particularly democracy, liberty, and rights—to ensure a better world not just for Americans, but for all people.

diplomacy

• the art of conducting negotiations with other nations.

• Diplomacy may lead to informal agreements as well as treaties.

• A second tool is financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Such aid can be used to support friendly nations or influence their policies.

• A third tool is the threat or the use of armed force.

More terms foreign policy terms

• neutrality: the policy of not taking sides in wars between other nations

• unilateralism: a policy of not seeking military or political alliances with foreign powers

• Under this policy, the United States "went it alone" in its relations with other countries. It did not seek either military or political alliances with foreign powers.

• During the 1800s, U.S. foreign policy was guided by two goals. The first was to keep the United States free of foreign alliances and out of foreign conflicts. The second was to expand the United States across the North American continent. As Americans began to look outward in the late 1800s, they debated the nation's proper role in world affairs.

• During the 1800s, U.S. foreign policy was guided by two goals. The first was to keep the United States free of foreign alliances and out of foreign conflicts. The second was to expand the United States across the North American continent. As Americans began to look outward in the late 1800s, they debated the nation's proper role in world affairs.

• Realism and idealism U.S. foreign policy is generally a blend of realism and idealism. With realism, the focus is on practical concerns and national self-interest. With idealism, the focus is on moral values and the spread of American ideals.

• Neutrality and unilateralism Following the advice given by Washington in his Farewell Address, the United States tried to stay neutral in foreign wars and avoid alliances with other countries. The War of 1812 was fought in part to defend American rights as a neutral nation.

• The Monroe Doctrine The Monroe Doctrine warned European powers that the United States would view efforts to establish colonies in the Americas or interfere with new Latin American republics as hostile to its interests.

• Continental expansion Following a policy of expansion through diplomacy, the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory, Florida, Oregon Territory, and Alaska. By winning the Mexican War, it gained vast lands in the Southwest.

• Overseas expansion In the late 1800s, the United States began to look overseas for new territory and influence. At the same time, Americans began to debate the role and value of overseas expansion.

Ch. 19: Foreign Policy: Setting a Course of Expansionism

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Cartoon A

Cartoon B

Cartoon C

Cartoon D

Viewpoint 1 matches Cartoon D

paraphrased Lodge quotation:

European countries are expanding overseas.

The United States should also try to expand overseas.

D

Viewpoint 1

Cartoon D

BViewpoint 2

Viewpoint 2 matches Cartoon Bparaphrased Schurz quotation: The United States should spread peacethroughout the world and be a friend to other nations.

Cartoon B

Viewpoint 3 matches Cartoon C

paraphrased Strong quotation:

Due to their advanced civilization and Christian beliefs, white, English-speaking people will

eventually control most of the world.C

Viewpoint 3

Cartoon C

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Viewpoint 4 matches Cartoon A

paraphrased Mahan quotation:

The United States should strengthen its navy so that it can defend American interests in the world.

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Viewpoint 4

Cartoon A

Ch. 20: Spanish-American WarAs a result of its victory in the Spanish-American War, the United States became a world power with overseas possessions. In the eyes of many, the United States had become an imperialist nation.

• Cuban revolt Cubans rose up against Spanish rule in the late 1800s, and many were imprisoned in reconcentration camps. Many Americans sympathized with the Cubans' plight.

• Role of the press American newspapers exaggerated stories about the Cuban revolt to play on American sympathies and sell papers. Yellow journalism helped push the country toward war.

• The de Lôme Letter and the USS Maine Two incidents increased tensions between the United States and Spain. A letter from the Spanish ambassador criticizing President McKinley, followed by the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana harbor, incited American anger.

• A "splendid little war" After negotiations failed, Congress declared war on Spain. The war, which lasted just four months, began in the Philippines and ended in Cuba and Puerto Rico. Many volunteers fought with the U.S. forces, including Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders. The most important battle of the war took place on San Juan Hill, outside Santiago.

• Arguing over imperialism The Treaty of Paris recognized the U.S. victory and left the United States in possession of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. Members of the Anti-Imperialist League spoke out against the treaty, but it was eventually ratified by the Senate.

• Cuba and the Platt Amendment Although the Treaty of Paris granted independence to Cuba, the United States maintained control over the island. The Platt Amendment allowed the United States to intervene in Cuban affairs and establish military bases in Cuba.

Ch. 21 - Acquiring and Managing Global Power

• At the start of the 20th century, the United States was an imperialist nation with overseas possessions. Three presidents—Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson—developed foreign policies designed to expand American power and protect American interests.

• Roosevelt Corollary President Roosevelt followed the Big Stick Policy in foreign affairs. In 1904, he issued the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine. This policy called on the United States to use "international police power" to promote order and security in the Western Hemisphere. The use of force became a key element of foreign policy.

• Dollar Diplomacy President Taft's Dollar Diplomacy focused on economic goals overseas. He emphasized the spread of American influence through economic activity. But he also sent troops to protect American interests.

• Moral Diplomacy President Wilson favored a moral approach to foreign policy. He wanted to spread democratic ideals overseas. Yet he also used force to uphold American interests.

• Latin America The United States became deeply involved in Latin America in the early 1900s. It helped Panama gain independence and built the Panama Canal. It intervened in Mexico. It made Puerto Rico a U.S. possession.

• Asia and the Pacific The Philippines became a U.S. possession, and the United States put down an independence movement there. It annexed Hawaii after white planters overthrew the native monarchy. In China, it applied its Open Door Policy to limit foreign control and maintain access to Chinese markets.

U.S. & the World (1867-1917) Time Line1867 — Secretary of State Seward negotiates the purchase of Alaska.1869 — The transcontinental railroad is completed.1883 — The United States begins constructing a powerful naval fleet.1887 — Congress passes the Dawes Act.1890 — Hundreds of Sioux are massacred at Wounded Knee.1890 — Alfred Mahan publishes The Influence of Sea Power upon History.1898 — The American battleship Maine explodes, killing over two hundred

sailors.1898 — The United States defeats Spain in the Spanish-American War.1898 — Hawaii is annexed by the United States.1901 — President McKinley is assassinated; Theodore Roosevelt becomes

president.1902 — The Philippine-American War ends; America controls the

Philippines. 1903 — President Roosevelt issues his Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine.1914 — The Panama Canal opens.1914 — The Mexican Revolution begins.1916 — Pancho Villa attacks the U.S.; General Pershing’s expedition into

Mexico begins.

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How does this segment compare to what you’ve previously read & seen

about the S-A War?

Common “themes?”Discrepancies? QUESTIONS?

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The Editor’s to Blame (Part 1)Now wars are never started by those who have to eventually fight them.

And profit is often gained by those who plot and intrigue to ignite them.

Now take the recent struggle ’twixt America and Spain,

When all is said and all is done, there’s only one man to blame.

Chorus

Editor, Editor, we all know your name.

Editor, Editor, you’re the man to blame. (Repeat)

He saw his circulation sinking mighty low,

So he says we need a yarn to put us on the go.

Then he looked at Cuba, and then he looked at Spain,

He says I’ll tell the world and God of Cuba’s tragic shame.

Chorus

And so he wrote of pain and tear, of anguish and despair,

Taxes made and orphans made, and print both bold and bare.

He wrote of bleeding Cuba, he wrote of cruel Spain,

He says that we should intervene, in Christianity’s name.

Chorus

The Editor’s to Blame (Part 2)And when the country was aroused, as much as we could be,

He scribbled off his masterpiece, enthusiastically,

He took his yellow-quilted pen, and then with great disdain

He wrote his editorial, and sunk the good ship Maine.

Chorus

Editor, Editor, we all know your name.

Editor, Editor, you’re the man to blame. (repeat)

This fellow made a lot of money from the little war,

And after it was over, boys, he made a whole lot more.

Newspapers all around the land bear his famous name,

But it began the day this man sunk the good ship Maine.

How did this song & “yellow

journalism” ultimately affect the United States

of America?The world?

Was the S-A war a legitimate use of force by the U.S.?

Yes (circle your opinion) No

“The Great War”(1914-1918)

• World War One

• First World War

• The War to End All Wars

• The War to Make the World Safe for Democracy

• The War of the Nations

• July 28, 1914 and lasted until November 11, 1918

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Who?• Allies (Triple Entente): Great Britain, France, & Russia

• Central Powers (Triple Alliance): Austria-Hungary, Germany, Ottoman Empire; later, Bulgaria

• More than 70 million military personnel, including 60 million Europeans, were mobilized in one of the largest wars in history.

• More than 9 million combatants were killed largely because of great technological advances in firepower without corresponding advances in mobility.

• It was the sixth deadliest conflict in world history.

• Alive!, p. 284

Famous Alumni of WW I

• Humphrey Bogart, Walt Disney, Charles DeGaulle, Ernest Hemmingway, Pope John XXIII, Lawrence of Arabia, Winston Churchill, Bella Lugosi, Fritz Kreisler, Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Fiorello LaGuardia, Harry Truman, King Edward VIII, General Marshall, General George Patton, General E. Rommel, G. Marconi, General Douglas MacArthur, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Field Marshall Montgomery, Walter Brennan

CASUALTY FACTS"The Real Face of War" Chemin des Dames, France 1918

• During the summer and fall of 1914, France lost as many men on the battlefield as the U.S. Army would lose in all of the 20th century!

Russia's losses were never actually counted. It is estimated that over 6 million Russian soldiers were killed in WWI.

During World War One, 230 soldiers perished for each hour of the four and a quarter years it continued.

The world's worst train accident occurred in France, in December 1917 with the deaths of over 600 soldiers.

CASUALTY FACTSThere were 70,000,000 men and women in uniform of that number one-half were either killed, wounded or became prisoners of war.

In Great Britain at the end of the war there were 250,000 wounded soldiers who suffered total or partial amputation.

The Spanish Influenza of 1918 killed 51 million people worldwide!

The U.S. was in the war in actual combat for only seven and a half months. During this time 116,000 were killed and 204,000 were wounded.

In 1916 in the Italian Alps a winter avalanche killed 10,000 men. In four years of conflict on the Italian Alpine Front 50,000 soldiers were killed by avalanches.

CASUALTY FACTSThe Italian Front 1915-1918 was the site of the largest scale mountain warfare in history.

During the course of the Great War 11% of Frances's entire population was killed or wounded.

The site of the Battle of Verdun is remembered as the battlefield with the highest density of dead per square yard.

The biggest naval battle in history occurred off the coast of Jutland in the afternoon of May 31, 1916. More than 200 warships and 100,000 men of the rival navies were involved. The British "Grand Fleet" lost 14 ships. The German "High Seas Fleet" lost 11 ships.

• Half of the dead of Great War have no known grave.

CASUALTY FACTS

• The largest man made explosion occured at Halifax Harbor, Nova Scotia, Canada 1917 with the collison of 2 ammo ships.

The 10 month Battle of Verdun, 1916 caused over a million casualties.

At the end of the war in France the 650,000 war widows became a powerful voting block .

Italian Front 60,000 Alpine troops would freeze to death in the "high mountains" (Dolomiti Adamello ranges) during 3 years of war.

CASUALTY FACTSThe largest man made explosion occurred at Halifax Harbor, Nova Scotia, Canada 1917 with the collision of 2 ammo ships.

The 10 month Battle of Verdun, 1916 caused over a million casualties.

At the end of the war in France the 650,000 war widows became a powerful voting block .

Italian Front 60,000 Alpine troops would freeze to death in the "high mountains" (Dolomiti Adamello ranges) during 3 years of war.

Examine this graph, and explain your view of Wilson’s policy of neutrality in WW I.

MATH question(s)!!!

World War I “Firsts”First war to be fought on 3 continents. First industrialized conflict. First use of chlorine & mustard gas. First use of the flame thrower. First tank battle. First use of mass airplanes. First use of x-ray in the military. First use of a blood bank. First use of guide dogs by blinded soldiers. First four-star general, General John J. Pershing First use of trillion in estimating war costs. First use of the IQ Test given to Doughboys of 1917. First U.S. president to visit a European country while in office was Woodrow Wilson on 12/04/18.

WHY WWI?• Ch. 11 The Americans “telescoping the times?”

• Imperialism: Britain & Germany were two global powers competing for markets, resources, influence (America too!)

• Nationalism: intense feelings of pride in one’s country

(patriotism vs. fanaticism?)

• Militarism: increasing the size, strength, & utilization of armed forces as part of a foreign

policy

• Alliances: many European & Asian nations had long-standing political-economic ties to each other, along with intense rivalries with other nationsbound together like a series of overlapping & competing “spider webs”

Initiating WW IHistory Alive! P. 283• *June 28, 1914: Assassination of the heir to the throne of

the Austro-Hungarian empire, Franz Ferdinand by GavriloPrincip (Bosnian Serb & member of Black Hand society)

“Powder Keg of Europe?”

• Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia on July 28, 1914

• Russia (ally of Serbia) mobilized on July 29th

• Germany (ally of Austria-Hungary) mobilized on July 30th

• France (rival of Germany) mobilized on August 1st

(same day that Germany declared war on Russia)

• United Kingdom (ally of France and Russia) declared war on Germany on August 4th

Explain what is meant by the phrase “powder keg of Europe.” time frame: June 28-August 4, 1914

heir Black HandAustria-Hungary Serbia Germany

Russia France Great Britain ally rival mobilize declare war

BANG BANG…BOOM!

Ch. 22 SummaryThe assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked the outbreak of World War I. However, the war had many underlying causes, including the European alliance system and the growth of nationalism and imperialism, which led to military buildups. The United States remained neutral until events in 1917 convinced Americans to fight on the side of the Allies.

The Allied and Central powers When World War I began, the nations of Europe divided into two alliances—the Allied powers (Great Britain, France, & Russia) and the Central powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, & the Ottoman Empire (Turkey).

U-boats The war at sea started with a British blockade of German ports. Germany fought back by introducing a new weapon called a U-boat, or submarine. German U-boats sank both neutral and enemy vessels, often without warning.

Lusitania The German sinking of the British ship the Lusitania killed 128 Americans. The United States strongly protested U-boat attacks on merchant ships carrying American passengers.

Ch. 22 SummaryThe assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked the outbreak of World War I. However, the war had many underlying causes, including the European alliance system and the growth of nationalism and imperialism, which led to military buildups. The United States remained neutral until events in 1917 convinced Americans to fight on the side of the Allies.

Sussex pledge Germany agreed in the Sussex pledge to stop sinking merchant ships without warning but attached the condition that the United States help end the illegal British blockade. Wilson rejected that condition, and Germany did not keep the pledge.

Preparedness movement As anger over American deaths at sea grew, some Americans called for the country to prepare for war. Although Wilson won reelection on the slogan "He kept us out of war," he was already preparing the country to fight by building up the army and navy.

Unrestricted submarine warfare In a desperate bid to end the conflict, Germany announced early in 1917 that it would resume unrestricted submarine warfare.

Zimmermann note The disclosure of the Zimmermann note, calling for cooperation between Mexico and Germany to take back U.S. territory, outraged Americans. Soon after its publication, the United States declared war on Germany.

Ch. 23 SummaryWorld War I was the world's first truly modern war. New inventions and technological advances affected how the war was fought and how it ended. The United States provided soldiers, equipment, and finances, which contributed to the Allied victory.

Selective Service Act Before the United States could join the Allies, tens of thousands of troops had to be recruited and trained. As part of this process, Congress passed the Selective Service Act to create a national draft.

369th Regiment Hundreds of thousands of African Americans served in segregated military units during World War I. The all-black 369th Regiment received France's highest military honors for its service in Europe.

American Expeditionary Force President Woodrow Wilson and General John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Force, insisted that most American troops fight as a force separate from the Allied army. Two million Americans fought in the AEF during the war.

Ch. 23 SummaryWorld War I was the world's first truly modern war. New inventions and technological advances affected how the war was fought and how it ended. The United States provided soldiers, equipment, and finances, which contributed to the Allied victory.

The land war New weapons made land warfare much deadlier than ever before. The result was trench warfare, a new kind of defensive war.

The air war Both sides first used airplanes and airships for observation. Technological improvements allowed them to make specialized planes for bombing and fighting.

The sea war Early in the war, ocean combat took place between battleships. The Germans then used U-boats to sink large numbers of ships. To protect merchant ships, the Allies developed a convoy system. Later, the Allies laid a mine barrier across the North Sea and English Channel.

Meuse-Argonne Offensive In 1918, close to 1 million U.S. soldiers took part in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Their success helped bring about an armistice with Germany.

The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was the last major battle of World War I. More than a million American troops helped the Allies capture the railroad that served as Germany’s main supply line to France. With defeat all but certain, Germans demanded an end to the fighting. Kaiser Wilhelm abandoned his throne and fled to the Netherlands as the German government agreed to a truce.

Ch. 24 SummaryDuring World War I, the federal government worked to mobilize the country for war. At the same time, tensions arose as the need for national unity was weighed against the rights of Americans to express their opposition to the war.

Woman's Peace Party For religious or political reasons, some Americans opposed the war. Among the leading peace activists were members of the Woman's Peace Party.

Committee on Public Information During the war, the government created this propaganda agency to build support for the war. Although CPI propaganda helped Americans rally around the war effort, it also contributed to increased distrust of foreign-born citizens and immigrants.

Liberty Bonds The purchase of Liberty Bonds by the American public provided needed funding for the war and gave Americans a way to participate in the war effort.

Ch. 24 SummaryDuring World War I, the federal government worked to mobilize the country for war. At the same time, tensions arose as the need for national unity was weighed against the rights of Americans to express their opposition to the war.

Great Migration During the war, hundreds of thousands of African Americans migrated out of the South. They were attracted to northern cities by job opportunities and hopes for a better life.

Espionage and Sedition acts The Espionage and Sedition acts allowed the federal government to suppress antiwar sentiment. The laws made it illegal to express opposition to the war.

Socialists and Wobblies Socialists and Wobblies who opposed the war became the targets of both patriot groups and the government for their antiwar positions. Many were jailed under the Espionage and Sedition acts.

Schenck v. United States The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Espionage Act in this 1918 case. It ruled that the government could restrict freedom of speech in times of "clear and present danger."

Ch. 25 SummaryAfter World War I, President Woodrow Wilson hoped to create a lasting peace. He insisted that the treaty ending the war should include a peacekeeping organization called the League of Nations. Many Americans feared that membership in the League could involve the United States in future wars.

The Fourteen Points Wilson outlined his goals for lasting peace in his Fourteen Points. Key issues included an end to secret agreements, freedom of the seas, reduction of armaments, self-determination for ethnic groups, and collective security through creation of an international peacekeeping organization.

The Big Four When the heads of the four major Allies—France, Great Britain, Italy, and the United States—met in Paris for peace talks, they were more focused on self-interest than on Wilson's plan.

Treaty of Versailles The treaty negotiated in Paris redrew the map of Europe, granting self-determination to some groups. Some Allies sought revenge on Germany, insisting on a war-guilt clause and reparations from Germany.

Ch. 25 SummaryAfter World War I, President Woodrow Wilson hoped to create a lasting peace. He insisted that the treaty ending the war should include a peacekeeping organization called the League of Nations. Many Americans feared that membership in the League could involve the United States in future wars.

League of Nations Wilson hoped that including the League of Nations in the final treaty would make up for his compromises on other issues. He believed that by providing collective security and a framework for peaceful talks, the League would fix many problems the treaty had created.

The ratification debate The treaty ratification debate divided the Senate into three groups. Reservationists would not accept the treaty unless certain changes were made. Irreconcilables rejected the treaty in any form. Internationalists supported the treaty and the League.

Rejection of the treaty Partisan politics and Wilson's refusal to compromise led to the treaty's rejection and ended Wilson's hopes for U.S. membership in the League of Nations.

Bang Bang -Franz Ferdinand -Music video (fanmade) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XjutRhMPAM

Bang, bang, Gavrilo PrincipBang, bang, shoot me GavriloBang, bang, the first six are for youBang, bang, the seventh is for meBang, bang, Gavrilo PrincipBang, bang, Europe's going to weep

All for you, all for you all for you, Sophia

Bang, bang, history's completeBang, bang, shoot me GavriloBang, bang, the first six are for youBang, bang, the seventh is for meBang, bang, Gavrilo PrincipBang, bang, shoot me Gavrilo

All for you, all for you all for you, Sophia

The Black Hand holds the gunThe Devil takes his runUrban, take the Appel QuayIt's June the twenty-eighthThe seventh was for me

Bang, bang, history's completeBang, bang, shoot me GavriloBang, bang, the first six are for youBang, bang, the seventh is for meBang, bang, Gavrilo PrincipBang, bang, shoot me Gavrilo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBDYo6UhyA0

World War I Time Line1914 — Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated; World War I begins.1915 — British passenger liner Lusitania is sunk.1916 — Woodrow Wilson is reelected president of the United States.1917 — President Wilson asks for a declaration of war against

Germany.1917 — The Espionage Act is passed.1918 — The Sedition Act is passed.1918 — World War I ends.1918 — An influenza pandemic kills millions worldwide.1919 — Major race riots occur in American cities.1919 — Numerous labor strikes impact the nation.1920 — The Nineteenth Amendment is ratified.

What are some key notes about the Great War (World War 1)?Best Answer - Chosen by Voters

Looking at the start of the war many people focus on the of Franz Ferdinand... but you must look before 1914... there was a growing in Europe really beginning in the 1890's.... The size of armies grew and navies soared in size. Growing entangling of would be another focus to consider, since it is really what caused the war... it seemed that every country was allied with another in some way or fashion (meaning it had an enemy, who itself had allies). And another focus of pre-WWI would be a growing sense of ... this can date all the way back to the French Revolution, but I would focus mainly on the unification of Germany, and again on the sense of "country" and "nation" in the 1890's....

During WWI you must look at the way the war affected and their mindsets... drastically changed previous to this and this was the first full scale war where many were proficiently used.... flame throwers, aircraft, tanks, U-boats, machine guns...

I would also mention how many in Europe were differently effected.... the war was mainly fought in , so the French were some of the most directly effected in their daily lives, while many in England (across the channel) were set apart from the daily atrocities of the war.

To conclude your essay I would focus on the League of Nations... since its formation came out of WWI. President Wilson's were astray from what really came in formation on the League of Nations.... and its ultimate failure. As far as goes in WWI, in the aftermath there was a large amount of resentment... since German's for generations to come would have to pay war to France, and suffer the costs. This is one of the reasons why the Weimar Republic would ultimately fail (popular dissent)... leading to the rise of in 1933... and you know the rest from there....

Good luck

American neutrality could not keep the United States from the road to world war. Dramatic footage, photographs and interviews illuminate significant events during this time, such as the formation of the War Industries Board, the Great Migration, the Espionage and Sedition Acts, the American Expeditionary Force in Europe and President Wilson's Fourteen Points. The Strikes of 1919, the Red Scare and the Palmer Raids are also covered. http://safari.bucksiu.org/?a=26168&d=01933AA