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Topic: Evaluating the impact of WW I on the US at home and abroad

Topic: Evaluating the impact of WW I on the US at home and abroad. Do Now:

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Topic: Evaluating the impact of WW I on the US at home and abroad

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  1. Topic: Evaluating the impact of WW I on the US at home and abroad Do Now: “America was not a neutral nation at the outbreak of WW I. The US was favoring the Allied Powers the entire time. Trade and loans flowed to Britain and France, while Germany was ignored. Imperial Germany did not violate neutrality laws by attacking US ships, for the US was an ally of the belligerents” Defend or Refute This Statement

  2. “The War to End All Wars…” • Causes of War: • U-boats, Zimmermann Telegram • Cultural ties w/ Britain • “Democracy vs. Tyranny” • April 1917: US declares war on Germany • Wilson’s 14 Points • Freedom of the seas, arms reduction, National Self Determination, no more secret treaties • A collective security organization • Peace Without Victory (American Altruism)

  3. “The War to Make the World Safe For Democracy” • Americans divided on the war • Jeanette Rankin • TR • Volunteer Programs • Committee on Public Information (George Creel) • Progressive ideals tied to the War • Draft and Dissent • Doughboys • Espionage and Sedition Acts • Schenck v. US case • War Industries Board • Women at work and suffrage • Racial Issues • Black soldiers and “radical negroes” • “Great Migration”

  4. Conclusion • One Word Summary: • What word would you pick to describe the impact of WW I on America? • Write 2-3 sentences explaining why you chose that word

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