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Standard 11.4.5 Analyze the political, economic, and social ramifications of World War I on the home front. Ch. 11 The First World War pages 370-403 US History World War I Answer the following questions in outline form with bulleted information/notes from the text. 1. How did the United States Participate in WWI before we actually started fighting? 2. How did the US get involved in WWI? 3. Whose side was the US on? 4. Identify: The Lusitania, Zimmerman Telegram5. What is Unlimited Submarine Warfare and how did it push Americans into war? 6. When the US finally entered the war, how did the Government organize for the war? (be specific) 7. What role did money play in the decision for the US to enter the War? 8. How did the American Government try to control Public Opinion about the war? 9. How did African Americans status in Ameirca change due to the war? 10. What did Wilson want Americans to do in order to insure no other World War would start again? 11. How did the American Republicans respond to Wilson’s peace plan? 12. Identify the 14 points- what parts did the US Senate disagree with? Key Terms to Memorize 1. Nationalism 18. Convoy System 32. Espionage and Sedition 2. Militarism 19. American Expeditionary Acts 3. Allies Force 33. Flu Epidemic 4. Central Powers 20. John J. Pershing 34. Great Migration 5. Franz Ferdinand 21. Alvin York 35. Armistice 6. “No mans’ land” 22. Conscientious Objector 36. 14 Points 7. Trench Warfare 23. War Industries Board 37. League of Nations 8. Ethnic Ties 24. Bernard M. Baruch 38. George Clemenceau 9. Lusitania 25. Food Administration 39. David Lloyd George 10. Zimmerman Telegram 26. Suffrage 40. Treaty of Versailles 11. Woodrow Wilson 27. Committee on Public 41. Reparations 12. Election of 1916 Information 42. War Guilt Clause 13. Unrestricted Submarine 28. Propaganda 43. Henry Cabot Lodge Warfare 29. George Creel 44. Eighteenth Amendment 14. “To make the world safe 30. Women and the War 45. Volstead Act for democracy.” 31. Chateau Thierry (Belleau 15. Eddie Richenbacker Wood, St. Miel, Argonne 16. Selective Service Act Forrest) 17. General John J. Pershing WWI and America Essay: 1. Mobilization for WWI altered the lives of millions of civilians. Describe the impact on the American society to three of the following: A. Women and the war effort (military, munitions manufacturing) B. Black Americans (Great Migration, push-pull factors) C. Curbing dissent (Civil Liberties- Espionage Act- Sedition Act) D. Paying for the war (Income, Corporate, excise taxes, War Bonds, Loans) E. Fuel and food administration (Food Administration, Wheat, sugar, meat) World War I: Problem Based Learning You are an advisor to President Wilson (28th President, 1913-1821). War has broken out in Europe. Background: 1. Identify the Causes of the war: International Rivalry or Competition o Empire/Colonies o Militarism/Military Strength o Revenge/ French vs Germans for the Franco-Prussian War o Alliance System 1. Triple Alliance 2. Triple Entente o Economic Competition-Industrial power 2. The Process of the War: Assassination- Archduke Franz Ferdinand (of Austria) is killed in Sarajevo by a terrorist. Austrian Ultimatum- to the Serbs Outbreak: o Chain reaction: Austria Germany Serbia Russia France Belgium England 1914- 1917 Trench War / Stalemate-no one could win. Millions Killed Submarine Warfare- Germans try to choke off the Allied Supply lines using Submarines. As an advisor to the President. It’s 1915 the war in Europe is a stalemate on the Western Front. Central Powers and the Allied Powers are stuck no one is winning. France and Great Britain need American help! Germany wants our help too! US has lots of descendents from Germans, British, some French and lots of Irish (who don’t like Great Britain.) The Bankers, Rich, and the Industry leaders are all of British heritage. 1. How should the United States react to the War in Europe? 2. What would advisors to the president say or recommend to the following? Write a detailed recommendation, be sure to include your reasons for your recommendation and explain why your plan will work the best for American interests. Explain Why you advise the president in these ways. A. B. C. D. E. F. How should business activity respond to the war in Europe? (Trade or not) Should the president try to influence Public Opinion? Neutrality: is this an issue that needs to be addressed? Should the US prepare for War if the war is in Europe? Should the US take sides Allied or Central Powers? Wilson is a Democrat, what will the Republicans say about the War? In Groups: Create a detailed policy that addresses the needs of the country based on the above criteria; be sure to discuss all aspects of your topic.