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1917

1917. The year that changed the Great War. Previous to 1917…. Following the advice of the Founding Fathers (Mr. Washington), U.S. avoids joining world war . Remains neutral even after the Lusitania was sunk in 1915 128 Americans on board. January 19, 1917.

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1917

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  1. 1917 The year that changed the Great War

  2. Previous to 1917… • Following the advice of the Founding Fathers (Mr. Washington), U.S. avoids joining world war. • Remains neutral even after the Lusitania was sunk in 1915 • 128 Americans on board

  3. January 19, 1917 ** MESSAGE INTERCEPTED FROMGERMANS **

  4. February • Germany declares unrestricted submarine warfare

  5. Germany believed that by attacking any ships coming in-or-out of Britain, they could starve Britain and force them to surrender.

  6. Russia before 1917

  7. March 15th • Tsar Nicolas II abdicates the throne in Russia due to revolt • Provisional government put in place • Government keeps Russia in the war. MISTAKE.

  8. April • French launch offensive to end war • Gained: 500 yards • Lost: 250,000 casualties • French troops begin to mutiny

  9. April • Still divided on neutrality, but more calling for the US to get involved in the war • 02 April 1917 -Wilson asks Congress to declare war on Germany and the Central Powers • 06 April – Congress declares war

  10. May • The draft begins in the United States and troops are sent to the Western Front. • This flyer comes from Oregon. Note – no excuses for failure to register, but not all were drafted…

  11. June • Alexander Kerensky supports a weak offensive in Galicia (modern day Ukraine) • RESPONSE: More people support the Bolshevik Party • Communists • Led by: Vladimir Lenin • Over the summer and fall, the Bolsheviks gain more and more power

  12. October… revolution in November • Vladimir Lenin and the Bolshevik party overthrow Kerensky on November 7th. • Nearly a bloodless coup because the army supported the Bolsheviks

  13. December • December 3, Germans and Russians begin talks to establish an armistice, or peace treaty. • December 9, the British capture Jerusalem from the Turks.

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