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SS5H2 Describe U.S. involvement in World War I and post-World War I America.
SS5H2 Describe U.S. involvement in World War I and post-World War I America.
a. Explain how German attacks on U.S. shipping during the war in Europe (1914-1917) ultimately led the U.S. to join the fight against Germany; include the sinking of the Lusitania and concerns over safety of U.S. ships, U.S. contributions to the war, and the impact of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.
a. Explain how German attacks on U.S. shipping during the war in Europe (1914-1917) ultimately led the U.S. to join the fight against Germany; include the sinking of the Lusitania and concerns over safety of U.S. ships, U.S. contributions to the war, and the impact of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.
Vocabulary: impact, destruction, isolationism, treaty, contributions, militarism, alliances, nationalism, imperialism, assassination, alliances, neutral, neutrality, submarine, allies, revolution, political, diplomacy, trenches, cease fire, negotiations, reparations
Vocabulary: impact, destruction, isolationism, treaty, contributions, militarism, alliances, nationalism, imperialism, assassination, alliances, neutral, neutrality, submarine, allies, revolution, political, diplomacy, trenches, cease fire, negotiations, reparations
World War I began in 1914 with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.
World War I began in 1914 with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.
Picture of the Archduke and his family
Military alliances made the conflict grow larger. When Russia came to Serbia’s aid, Germany declared war on Russia and France. Great Britain came to the aid of France by declaring war on Germany. The Ottoman Empire entered the war a few months later, and Italy entered the war in 1915.
Military alliances made the conflict grow larger. When Russia came to Serbia’s aid, Germany declared war on Russia and France. Great Britain came to the aid of France by declaring war on Germany. The Ottoman Empire entered the war a few months later, and Italy entered the war in 1915.
The US stayed out of the war at first. President Woodrow Wilson thought that the US should remain neutral and that isolationism was the best option for the country. However, the US did have a little involvement. US merchant ships were sending food to devastated areas in Europe and helping block supplies from reaching Germany.
The US stayed out of the war at first. President Woodrow Wilson thought that the US should remain neutral and that isolationism was the best option for the country. However, the US did have a little involvement. US merchant ships were sending food to devastated areas in Europe and helping block supplies from reaching Germany.
Things changed when Germany began using its submarines to sink ships in the Atlantic Ocean. In May 1915, a German U-boat sank the British passenger liner Lusitania. 1,198 people died, including 128 Americans. This angered many Americans and it went against the American belief of freedom of seas.
Things changed when Germany began using its submarines to sink ships in the Atlantic Ocean. In May 1915, a German U-boat sank the British passenger liner Lusitania. 1,198 people died, including 128 Americans. This angered many Americans and it went against the American belief of freedom of seas.
Sinking of Lusitania
Germany continued to sink ships because they were trying to keep supplies from reaching Great Britain. Americans sympathized with the Allies and were concerned about the safety of US ships. The last straw was when several US ships were sunk in February and March 1917.
Germany continued to sink ships because they were trying to keep supplies from reaching Great Britain. Americans sympathized with the Allies and were concerned about the safety of US ships. The last straw was when several US ships were sunk in February and March 1917.
On April 6, 1917, the United States entered the war as an ally of Great Britain and France and declared war on Germany. The US military drafted 4 million men and was sending thousands to Europe every day. The US Navy sent supplies, Marines, and battleships to fight the Central Powers in Europe.
On April 6, 1917, the United States entered the war as an ally of Great Britain and France and declared war on Germany. The US military drafted 4 million men and was sending thousands to Europe every day. The US Navy sent supplies, Marines, and battleships to fight the Central Powers in Europe.
America’s entry into the war gave the Allies the extra power they needed to defeat the Central Powers. In 1918, American troops fought the final battles of WWI. In November 11, 1918, the Central Powers surrendered to the Allies.
America’s entry into the war gave the Allies the extra power they needed to defeat the Central Powers. In 1918, American troops fought the final battles of WWI. In November 11, 1918, the Central Powers surrendered to the Allies.
The Treaty of Versailles was signed on November 11, 1918, which is now known as Armistice Day. The treaty ended the war but didn't end the problems that existed in Europe. Germany was required to claim full responsibility for the war, disarm all of its military and pay billions of dollars to repair the damages caused by the war. Germany was never able to repay most of the money and eventually all of the problems that still existed reemerged when Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party took control of Germany in the 1930's. World War II was inevitable. Watch the video below to learn about the Treaty of Versailles and how World War I ended.
The Treaty of Versailles was signed on November 11, 1918, which is now known as Armistice Day. The treaty ended the war but didn't end the problems that existed in Europe. Germany was required to claim full responsibility for the war, disarm all of its military and pay billions of dollars to repair the damages caused by the war. Germany was never able to repay most of the money and eventually all of the problems that still existed reemerged when Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party took control of Germany in the 1930's. World War II was inevitable. Watch the video below to learn about the Treaty of Versailles and how World War I ended.
World War I--Impact on the Economy
World War I--Impact on the Economy
World War I had a tremendous impact on the U.S. economy.
World War I had a tremendous impact on the U.S. economy.
First, many businesses and factories which had been developed to build war supplies, were converted after the war into thriving businesses. Instead of building tanks, guns and airplanes, they began making cars, refrigerators and many other useful items.
First, many businesses and factories which had been developed to build war supplies, were converted after the war into thriving businesses. Instead of building tanks, guns and airplanes, they began making cars, refrigerators and many other useful items.
Second, many women joined the war effort and at the same time fought for their rights. As a result, after the war the 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. In addition with women working, more people were making money and as a result more money was spent. This made the economy thrive even more.
Second, many women joined the war effort and at the same time fought for their rights. As a result, after the war the 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. In addition with women working, more people were making money and as a result more money was spent. This made the economy thrive even more.
Third, people continued to pour into cities. Rather than trying to make everything they needed to survive, many people now had some money and could afford to live in a city and pay for food and other necessities.
Third, people continued to pour into cities. Rather than trying to make everything they needed to survive, many people now had some money and could afford to live in a city and pay for food and other necessities.
Fourth, many countries in Europe were broke after the war and they asked the United States, which was thriving, to lend them money. This helped propel the U.S. into even greater economic success.
Fourth, many countries in Europe were broke after the war and they asked the United States, which was thriving, to lend them money. This helped propel the U.S. into even greater economic success.
Finally, because businesses were doing well and people had money, people had money to invest in stocks. This caused businesses to boom further.
Finally, because businesses were doing well and people had money, people had money to invest in stocks. This caused businesses to boom further.
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