Sum It Up! Example

1. Sum It Up! Example

2. Vocabulary • Germans/Germany= At war, part of Central Powers • Unrestricted Submarine Warfare = Germans use U-boats to sink ships on sight • Lusitania = British ocean liner sunk by Germans • Wilson = President of U.S. • British/Britain = At war, part of Allied Powers • Mexico = Neutral, but has “issues” with the U.S. • Zimmerman Note = Sent by Germany to Mexico, convincing Mex. to go to war with Amer. • America = Neutral, but has “issues” with Mexico • Allies = England, France, Russia (major players) fighting against Central Powers (Germ., AH, OE)

3. Why Did the U.S. Enter WWI? The United States did not enter WWI initially, however they did feel the negative effects before they declared war. In 1915, the _________ began using __________ _________ _________, sinking naval and passenger ships, including the __________, killing 128 Americans. President _______warned the Germans and they backed off until 1917. In 1917, Germany sunk three more American ships off the coast of England, further upsetting Americans. It was not until the ________ intercepted a ________ telegram being sent to ________, however, that America declared war on Germany. This is known as the __________. In this note, ________ tried to convince ________ to provoke a war with _______, with the goal of distracting America from entering World War I. This backfired for Germany, and resulted in ________ declaring war on _________ and entering World War I on behalf of the _______.

4. Why Did the U.S. Enter WWI? The United States did not enter WWI initially, however they did feel the negative effects before they declared war. In 1915, the Germans began using unrestricted submarine warfare, sinking naval and passenger ships, including the Lusitania, killing 128 Americans. President Wilson warned the Germans and they backed off until 1917. In 1917, Germany sunk three more American ships off the coast of England, further upsetting Americans. It was not until the British intercepted a German telegram being sent to Mexico, however, that America declared war on Germany. This is known as the Zimmerman Note. In this note, Germany tried to convince Mexico to provoke a war with America, with the goal of distracting America from entering World War I. This backfired for Germany, and resulted in America declaring war on Germany and entering World War I on behalf of the Allies.

5. Sum It Up! Example: World • Why did England restore the monarchy?

6. Vocabulary • Puritans: religious group who practiced a strict (“pure”) form of Anglicanism • Oliver Cromwell: member of Parliament who leads England after ECW ends • Lord Protector: Cromwell’s title during the Protectorate period of English history • Parliament: legislative branch of England who’s sick of being dismissed! • Richard Cromwell: Oliver Cromwell’s son who leads England after his father’s death • Charles II: Restores the Crown (monarchy) after Richard is overthrown by Parliament • Restoration: the bringing back of the English Royal Family (monarchy) • Habeas Corpus: charges needed to be held/jailed

7. After the English Civil War ended, ________________ __________ named himself ____________ and ruled England. While Cromwell fought wars in Scotland and Ireland, _________ became corrupt and lazy. Because of this, Cromwell argued, he dismissed _________. With the Army supporting him and no one to stop him, Cromwell began strict ______ reforms (no dancing, etc) in England, upsetting many. Eventually, Oliver Cromwell died and his son, ______, took over England. Unlike his father, ______ was a very weak ruler. _________ desired a return of the monarchy, and after they were able to overthrow Richard, ___________accepted their invitation to return, thereby restoring the monarchy. Charles II worked well with Parliament and brought back rights such as _______ ________

8. After the English Civil War ended, General Oliver Cromwell named himself Lord Protector and ruled England. While Cromwell fought wars in Scotland and Ireland, Parliament became corrupt and lazy. Because of this, Cromwell argued, he dismissed Parliament. With the Army supporting him and no one to stop him, Cromwell began strict Puritan reforms (no dancing, etc) in England, upsetting many. Eventually, Oliver Cromwell died and his son, Richard, took over England. Unlike his father, Richard was a very weak ruler. Parliament desired a return of the monarchy, and after they were able to overthrow Richard, Charles II accepted their invitation to return, thereby restoring the monarchy. Charles II worked well with Parliament and brought back rights such as habeas corpus.