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I. Review of America’s involvement in WWI
Which of the following are TRUE statements about America’s involvement in WWI? (Check all that apply.)
The U.S. joined the Central Powers in 1917.
Woodrow Wilson served as U.S. President during World War I.
More than 1 million Americans served in the AEF.
The assassination of “Black Jack” Pershing started World War I.
The U.S. was on the same side as France and Great Britain in World War I.
The U.S. declared war on Germany because of submarine warfare.
For the statements above that are NOT true, explain why:
The U.S. joined the Central Powers in 1917.
In 1917, the US allied with the allies rather than the Central Powers.
The assassination of “Black Jack” Pershing started World War I.
The 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand is credited with starting WWI.
II. Wilson’s Fourteen Point Plan
Fill in the blank spaces with the appropriate information.
• Wilson formulated a plan for peace.
• Different point of view than other leaders o Britain & France wanted harsh punishements.
• January, 1918: “14 points” speech
• League of Nations: most important part of Wilson’s plan
• Without it, no way to secure lasting peace.
III. Paris Peace Conference
Place the following events in chronological order from first (earliest) to occur to last (latest) and label them accordingly.
The U.S. declared war on Germany and the Central Powers.
Woodrow Wilson announced his Fourteen Point peace plan.
World War I ended in an armistice.
Woodrow Wilson and other leaders met for the Paris Peace Conference.
The Allies agreed to form the League of Nations.
IV. Treaty of Versailles
Identify the main provisions of the Treaty of Versailles:
Economic Impact on Germany
Economic Impact on Germany
Impact on German Military
Impact on German Military
Impact on German Territory
Impact on German Territory
Impact on Other Nations
Impact on Other Nations
The imposition of reparations caused financial hardship.
The restricted size of the army and outlawed tanks, submarines, and the air force.
Germany lost land to Poland, Belgium, and France.
Territories were reassigned and new nations were created.
V. U.S. Senate v. League of Nations
Match the description on the left with the correct person or political party from the column on the right.
D Party that controlled the Senate; opposed the Treaty of Versailles
B Wilson’s political party; supported passage of the Treaty
C Opposed to any changes to the treaty
A Chief opponent of the treaty in the Senate
VI. Aftermath of WWI
What do you think? Answer the following questions based on your opinion about the end of WWI.
What if the Treaty of Versailles had been less vindictive toward Germany?
If there had been less economic suffering and resentment in Germany, perhaps extremism wouldn't have grown and WWII wouldn't have broken out.
What if the U.S. had joined the League of Nations?
Since the US might have made a major contribution to international peacekeeping efforts, the League might have been more successful in avoiding future hostilities.
What if the U.S. had stayed out of WWI?
Without US engagement, the balance of power might have been different, and it's unclear how the war would have ended and how post-war dynamics would have developed.
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