World War I

World War I November 11, 2013

Reasons for World War I in Europe • The buildup to World War I (originally called the ______________) in Europe was caused by ________________ in Africa, the Americas, and Asia. • For years, European countries had been ___________ all over the world and were _____ and _________ hungry. • It all finally erupted into war in _____, when Archduke _________________ was assassinated by a Serbian • Since Ferdinand was __________, this led Austria to declare war on _________.

World War I begins in Europe • At the time, ___________ and Austria were allies, so Germany began declaring war on countries as well • Germany declared war on __________. • Russia was allied with _________, so Germany declared war on France, too. • _________ declared war on Germany. • ________ also declared war on Germany. • Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and Japan became known as the _______________ during WWI. • Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria were called the _______________.

The U.S. enters World War I • At first, President Woodrow Wilson had hoped to remain _________ (not taking part or giving assistance to either side) • However, things happened that led the U.S. to war • In 1915, a British ship, the __________ was sunk by Germany, killing Americans who were on board • Germany then ended ____________ (friendly) relations with the U.S. in 1917 and ____________ American ships in the Atlantic Ocean • These actions led to President Wilson to ask Congress to declare war on Germany in ______

The U.S. in World War I • By the time the U.S. entered the war, joining the _________________, the war was almost over • The British were slowly destroying the Ottoman Empire, weakening the Central Powers in the Middle East • Germany signed a treaty with _________ so it could concentrate its forces in __________ Europe, but with the U.S. presence, the Allied Powers were too _______ • German morale was low and _____________ were exhausted and so they signed an ___________ (an agreement to stop fighting) on Nov. 11, 1918

Georgians in World War I • When the U.S. declared war, close to ___________ Georgians joined the military • Soldiers came from other states to train at Forts ___________, _________, and __________

Military Bases in Georgia • Located near ___________, GA, Camp Benning was opened in 1917 and _________troops • During the war, a _________ submarine crew was ___________ at Fort ___________, just south of Atlanta

Other Georgia Contributions • _________________ made fabric for military uniforms • ____________ carried supplies and soldiers to seaports so ships could carry them overseas • Farmers grew more _____ and livestock to help feed soldiers • __________ volunteered for the Red Cross • Nearly _______ Georgians died in World War I

1) What caused the buildup to WWI in Europe? 2) What was the ultimate cause that started the war in 1914 3) Who were the Allied Powers in WWI? 4) Who were the Central Powers in WWI? 5) How did the U.S. react at the beginning of the war? 6) What caused the U.S. to enter WWI in 1917? 7) Which side did the U.S. join in WWI? 8) When did WWI officially end? 9) How many Georgians joined the military when the U.S. entered WWI? 10) What were military bases in Georgia used for during the war? 11) What were some other ways that Georgia contributed to the war effort? Questions…

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