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World War I. INTENSIVE REVIEW VERSION. Causes of World War I. Alliance System Nationalism. Alliances. Map Credit: historicair. The Bench Clearing Effect. Photo by MudflapDC. Nationalism. Liberty Leading the People ( Eugène Delacroix , 1830) .
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World War I INTENSIVE REVIEW VERSION
Causes of World War I • AllianceSystem • Nationalism
Alliances Map Credit: historicair
The Bench Clearing Effect Photo by MudflapDC
Nationalism Liberty Leading the People (Eugène Delacroix, 1830)
WAR WAR WAR WAR WAR
American Neutrality “It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world…” -- Washington’s Farewell Address
PROVOCATIONSDora Style Where are we going? * CLAP CLAP CLAP * World War I! Cruise Ship Telegram Press toREPEAT Submarine
U-BOATS German Submarines
Sinking of theLusitaniaMay 7, 1915 British Luxury Liner • 1,198 Dead • 128 Americans
“He kept us out of war.” -- Wilson Campaign Slogan
PROVOCATIONSDora Style Where are we going? * CLAP CLAP CLAP * World War I! Cruise Ship Telegram Press toREPEAT Submarine
Wilson’s War Message April, 1917 The Direct Cause: German policy of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare America’s Mission: Make the world safe for democracy
Grab yourgas mask… Let’s go!
Selective Service Act (1917) Draft Card
Propaganda Campaign 1. Recruitment • Soldiers • Nurses • Sailors 4. Dehumanize the enemy 2. War Financing 3. Conserve Resources
19 The Nineteenth Amendment was submitted to the states for ratification in 1919. (Ratified 1920)
NO! Photo by EltjoPoort
Sheep Clubs Anyone from a small child to President Wilson can do their part for the war effort.
Espionage & Sedition Acts Read an EXCERPTfrom the Acts Outlawed anti-war speech and other activities that undermined the war effort
Eugene V. Debs, a socialist labor leader, was jailed for speaking out against the draft.
Armistice 11/111918 11:00 AM