Jan 31, 1917 Germany Declares Unrestricted Sub WarFelt like they had no other choice

Their people were starving

They were desperate to end the war

U.S.A – wasn’t truly neutral anyway

Germany began sinking many U.S ships

April 6, 1917 – Congress Declares War

“The Doughboys”- Go Over There –

#24 / Including #25

MobilizationThe U.S. prepares for War

How will America get ready to fight?

- needed to raise an army

1) Selective Service Act (Conscription)- 1st draft in America since the Civil War

- All Men Age (18-45) had to enroll

- A lottery actually determined the draft

- Many Men enlisted themselves(volunteered)

- 4.8 Million Troops were raised

Wilson selects the 1st Draft Inductees

2)Production of Weapons increased

3) Income Taxes were Raised

16th Am. For the Progressives now extend to

help pay for the war – wealthy pd. 77%- only top 5% paid taxes – 1/3 of war cost

In 1917 the Fed. Budget was almost equal to all the budgets from 1791-1916

Where did the rest of the money come from?

- Clue: George Creel & The CPI

4) Liberty Bond CampaignU.S. Govt. Borrows $ from its Citizens -Encouraged to help with the war effort

5) Limited Rights of Americans speaking out against the War

Espionage & Sedition Acts were passed

**** Spying & Negative Talk****

-Made any obstruction of the war effort illegal

Eugene Debs(S) was thrown in prison for speaking out against the war

All Things German Became Suspect

- German language not taught in schools

- dachshund (Liberty Pups)

6) Citizens were asked to Conserve for the troops

Hooverizing :“Doing your part over here for the Boys over there”

Grow Victory gardens Save fuel Daylight savings begins- One more hour of light

at night “Wheatless & Heatless”

- Mondays

1918 Flu Pandemic: Depletes All Armies

50,000,000 – 100,000,000 died

Wilson names Gen. John PershingCommander of the (AEF)American Expeditionary ForcesUntrained American Troops (Doughboys)

begin arriving in France – June 1917

Provided a great moral booster for Allied troops on the front

Marshall Fosh(Allied Commander)

- wanted AEF as fillers to established lines

Pershing – wanted separate units of Am.

The Yanks

Are

Coming!

“Going Over There”convoys of ships

–troops were in the middle 5 ships

Eastern FrontRussia’s (Communist) Revolution at home

forces the to seek peace with Germany

(Treaty of Brest-Litovsk) – March 3, 1918

1 mill. German soldiers move to Western Front

Germany launches a series of Offensives

to crack the Allied line

A Multi-Front War

Americans are Pressed in Action

Chateau-Thierry : (Am. & Fr.) hold a German

advance outside of Paris

2nd Battle of the Marne – July 15th

Gr. Attack/hold/Fosh orders counter attack

“The Tide of the War begins to turn”

Americans in the Trenches

“A Street in Arras”

John Singer Sargent, 1918

American Heroes p. 568

Alvin York- Medal of Honor 1918

Eddie Rickenbacker- Ace Pilot (26 Kills)

- Fought 7 Gr. Planes at once

- Medal of Honor 1918

Charles Whittlesey- Hero / “The Lost Battalion”

Allies on the OffensiveBloody fighting begins to push the Germans back

1) St. Mihiel – U.S. Victory

2) Argonne Forest – Sept. 1918

over 1 million Americans were involved

(movie- The Lost Battalion)

Germany begins to realize defeat is eminent

- favorable peace is offered by Wilson(14pts)

11 a.m., November 11, 1918

The Armistice is Signed!

9,000,000 Battle Field Dead

37,000,000 Casualties

The Somme American Cemetery in

France

116,516 Americans Died

World War I Casualties

0

1,000,000

2,000,000

3,000,000

4,000,000

5,000,000

6,000,000

7,000,000

8,000,000

9,000,000

10,000,000Russia

Germany

Austria-Hungary

France

Great Britain

Italy

Turkey

US

Assignment – Ex Cr.Answer questions from Textbook-

1) What were several problems faced by Miranda in

“Pale Horse, Pale Rider”?

2) Did Progressives in America support the War? Explain

3) Did women help in the War effort? Explain

4) How were African-Am. troops treated in WWI?

- by the American Govt. & Allies(Fr.)

Opinions

5) Was it necessary to have a draft in WWI? Is a Draft ever necessary? Explain your reasons

6) Should U.S. troops ever be placed under the command of foreign generals when we are at war? Explain

The Lost Battalion – Film Notes#25

1. Identify the Following from the Movie:Maj. Charles White Whittlesey / Capt. George McMurtry / Sgt. Gaedeke

Pvt. Jacob Rosen / Pvt. Lipasti / Pvt. Bob Yoder / Pvt. Abraham Krotoshinsky

Cher Ami

2. Make a list of any WWI technologies present in the film

3. Discuss the Following Statement from the Movie.

Write at least three(2) paragraphs to explain how this became a true statement.“The Germans gave them two choices-Surrender or Die. They chose a third.”