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Aim : Why did the U.S. enter WWI?

Aim : Why did the U.S. enter WWI?. Do Now : Copy the vocabulary Nationalism : pride for one’s country Alliance : partnership, agreement, union Militarism : build-up of weapons and soldiers Imperialism : policy of gaining foreign territories or establishing dominance over other nations

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Aim : Why did the U.S. enter WWI?

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  1. Aim: Why did the U.S. enter WWI? Do Now: Copy the vocabulary • Nationalism: pride for one’s country • Alliance: partnership, agreement, union • Militarism: build-up of weapons and soldiers • Imperialism: policy of gaining foreign territories or establishing dominance over other nations • Allies (Triple Entente): Britain, France, Russia • Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary Question:How do these vocabulary words explain why WWI began?

  2. Activity #1Fill in Causes of WWI Graphic Organizer • Militarism: Many countries kept building their military to compete with each other causing tension Example: Germany tripled their navy to keep up with Britain • Alliances: Countries made secret agreements in order to maintain the balance of power -Triple Entente, Central Powers • Nationalism: Competition had developed. National unrest between nations. For instance, the Czechs and the Slovaks wanted to free themselves from Austro-Hungarian control • Imperialism: Counties were involved in competition for new markets and territories. • Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (this was the spark)

  3. Activity #2Cartoon Analysis • Who do you think the monster is supposed represent? • What is the message of this poster? • How does this poster depict a bias?

  4. Activity #3 • With your partner… • Read through the 5 Events and Issues Leading up to U.S. Entry into WWI • Fill in the graphic organizer

  5. Summary • United States entry into World War I is considered a turning point in U.S. history because it lead to social, political, and economic changes. • Write 1 paragraph discussing the historical circumstances that lead the United States into World War I. Explain which historical circumstance you believe had the biggest impact on U.S. entry into WWI.Cite specific details from today’s reading.

  6. Homework • Do a close reading [highlight/underline and take notes in the margins]of the Treaty of Versailles worksheet you will not get full credit unless you complete the close reading! • Answer questions 1-7 in complete sentences

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