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World War I

World War I. By: Mitch Metz 10 th Grade American History. Table of Contents. American Heritage & WWI …………………………………….. 3-10 People in Societies & WWI…………………………………….. 11-18 World Interactions & WWI……………………………………… 19-24 Citizenship Responsibilities & WWI…………………………… 25-29

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World War I

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  1. World War I By: Mitch Metz 10th Grade American History

  2. Table of Contents • American Heritage & WWI …………………………………….. 3-10 • People in Societies & WWI…………………………………….. 11-18 • World Interactions & WWI……………………………………… 19-24 • Citizenship Responsibilities & WWI…………………………… 25-29 • Democratic Processes & WWI………………………………… 30-34 • Decision Making & WWI………………………………………… 35-39 • Science, Technology, Society & WWI…………………………. 40-44

  3. American Empire • During the Late 1800’s and Early 1900’s “Manifest Destiny” drove Americans to want more territory for the American Empire. • The United States began show its military might throughout the world. • America wanted to be the main power in the Western World, and show its influence throughout the rest of the globe.

  4. USS Maine – Entering Havana Harbor

  5. Mobilizing America • With the beginning of WWI in 1914, America’s foreign policy was to remain neutral throughout the war. • Although the United States’ interests remained neutral Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to allow the war mobilization process to begin. • The United States would prepare for war in case they were drawn into the conflict.

  6. The Army Expansion Act called for a large increase of American military recruitment.

  7. American Propaganda • Propaganda takes many forms in order to convince a large amount of people to believe in a particular cause. • Propaganda is used most often through media tools such as journals, newspaper articles, posters, and most recently television or radio. • Propaganda was a successful tool in gaining American interest for the war in Europe.

  8. Poster demonstrating propaganda in America

  9. Websites for Strand 1 • history.acused.edu • www.allianceforlifelonglearning.org • www.historypictures.com • www.journalism.wisc.edu • www.morton.webnet.edu

  10. Activities • Military Mobilization Timeline • Home Front War Preparation Project • WWI Propaganda Research Project • U.S. Expansionism Reading • Propaganda Posters

  11. Imperialism • One of the major causes of WWI and practiced by many modern countries during the Late 1800’s. • Imperialism is the thought process, that to be powerful means to own territory. • Many modern countries and the began to colonize or claim ownership to territories around the world.

  12. Berlin Conference 1884 – Dividing Africa

  13. Nationalism • Nationalism is simply having pride in the country in which you live. • Nationalism can be the drive for people of a particular country to have the most powerful country in the world. • To be the most powerful countries have to be strong economically and militarily. • Nationalism can easily be tied to imperialism.

  14. Austro-Hungarian Military Parade

  15. Militarism • Militarism is the mass build-up of military power. • To supply the need for imperialism and nationalism, militarism is a visual way to countries to show strength and power throughout the world. • During the Late 1800’s and Early 1900’s countries raced to have the most powerful militaries. Each country believed that they had the most superior military.

  16. Conscription – Is Drafting People To Enlarge the Military

  17. Websites for Strand 2 • www.mcps.k12.md.us • www.geocities.com • www.hsf-finds.com • www.theglobal.ac.uk • www.historypicures.com

  18. Activities • Nationalism Demonstration Drawings • Economic Imperialism Project • Militarism & Mobilization Construction • Imperialism, Nationalism, and Militarism Connection Portfolio • Berlin Conference Reconstruction

  19. The Spark That Ignited World War • The assignation of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand successor to the Austro-Hungarian throne set World War One into motion in 1914. • Peace talks between Serbia and Austro-Hungarian Empire quickly failed and war broke out in the area known as the Balkans.

  20. Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand & His Wife

  21. Taking Sides • The countries of Europe soon found themselves taking sides in the conflict. • The countries of Germany, Turkey, Austro-Hungary formed the Triple Alliance. • The countries of Russia, Great Britain and France formed the Triple Entente. • When the United States would be drawn into the conflict in 1917 they would side with the Triple Entente and become the Allies.

  22. Standing Alliances in 1914

  23. Websites for Strand 3 • www.geocities.com • www.csun.edu • www.scioto.dublin.k12.oh.us • www.trident.mcs.kent.edu • www.encyclopedia.com

  24. Activities • Formation of Sides Project • Igniting the Powder Keg Worksheet • Alliances (connections to imperialism, nationalism, and militarism) Project • Alliance Map Work • Drawing Battle Lines Geography Planning

  25. American Home Front • Americans did their part for American support during the war in Europe. • Women and Minority Groups played an important role in order the keep the American Military fighting during the war. • War Bonds were purchased and Victory Gardens were raised in order to provide money and extra food for the fighting soldiers.

  26. Poster Encouraging Women To Do Their Part During the War.

  27. Organizations like the Red Cross influenced Americans to supply the war

  28. Websites for Strand 4 • www.ustrek.org • www.pages.tias.com • www.encyclopedia.com • www.geocities.com • www.kernhigh.org

  29. Activities • Home Front Foundation Project • Victory Garden & War Bond Worksheet • Home Front Support Project • African American Migration Support Map Drawing • “Food Will Win the War” Project

  30. Finding The Men To Fight • The Army Expansion Act raised the American fighting force from 200,000 to over 4,000,000 prior to American involvement in Europe. • Conscription in the United States was passed and young men would do their duty for their country. • Civilians worked jobs in order to produce military goods for the war.

  31. Young Americans that were drafted for WWI

  32. A poem written to rally American volunteers "Come on, you older fellows,who cannot fight in France,Come, join the "Sammy Backers"And give the lads a chance;Enlist your time and money,Your moral courage, too,To help the boys in khakiWho've gone to fight for you.""Come, get behind the colors,with cash and time and wit,And back some sturdy Sammywith your remaining grit.All forward, now, for freedom!Let no one dare to lag!Drive hard against the GermanFor country and the flag."

  33. Websites for Strand 5 • www.iltraits.org • www.redstone.army.mil • www.rootsweb.com • www.encyclopedia.com • www.victorian.fortunecity.com

  34. Activities • Army Expansion Act Project • Army Expansion Construction • If I Was Drafted Essay • War Support Poetry Project • Civilian Support Research

  35. Government in WWI • During WWI the United States Congress passes several acts and formed a number of committees in support of the war. • Acts passed to keep the public in support of the war were the Selective Service, Espionage, Immigration, and Seditions Act between the years of 1917 and 1918. • The Committee on Public Information, American Protection League, and the General Intelligence Division were committees formed to enforce the WWI Acts.

  36. U.S. Congress can pass many acts in times of war.

  37. Woodrow Wilson the President during WWI is also responsible for passing war acts.

  38. Websites for Strand 6 • www.humboldt.edu • www.bjup.com • www.aviewoncities.com • //memory.loc.gov • www.free-stock-photos.com

  39. Activities • Mock Congressional Act Voting • WWI and Congress Project • Sedition Act of 1918 and Your 1st Amendment Rights Project • Selective Service Project • Wartime Committee Formation

  40. WWI New Technology • WWI cost the world millions of casualties due to the new technology and war weaponry that was developed prior to the war. • WWI was a testing ground for weapons of mass destruction. • Weapons such as poison gas, machine guns, airplanes, tanks, grenades, long range artillery, and submarines made WWI the first modern war.

  41. Poison Gas Masks For Men and Horses

  42. Germans used Submarines known as U-Boats

  43. Websites for Strand 7 • www.bigchalk.com • www.decades.com • www.geocities.com • www.nautilus571.com • www.historypictures.com

  44. Activities • WWI Weaponry Worksheet • New Technology Then & Now Research Project • Supply Convoy Construction Project • Weapons of Mass Destruction Essay • Introduction to the Airplane Worksheet

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