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Neutrality or War? The World at War. Essential Question: Should the United States remain neutral or declare war?. Preview: Document Analysis. In your notebook, answer the following questions: Describe 3 key details of this document.
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Neutrality or War?The Worldat War Essential Question: Should the United States remain neutral or declare war?
Preview: Document Analysis • In your notebook, answer the following questions: • Describe 3 key details of this document. • Write two phrases that help you understand the meaning of this document. • What do you think was the impact of this document on the U.S.?
The Zimmerman Telegram • A 1917 diplomatic proposal from the German Empire to Mexico to make war against the United States. • The proposal was intercepted and decoded by British intelligence. • Revelation of the contents outraged American public opinion and helped generate support for the United States declaration of war on Germany in April 1917.
Causes of WWI: Alliances Nationalism Imperialism Assassination Militarism
Key Content Terms • Central Powers • Allied powers • Lusitania • Sussex pledge • Zimmermann note • Nationalism • Militarism • Belligerent • Stalemate • Propaganda Copy and define the following key content terms in your notebook.
Exit Slip: Neutrality or War • In your notebook, describe the best argument that supports neutrality or the best argument that supports war.