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World War I • World War I began in Europe on August 1, 1914. The war started when Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by a Serbian student Gavrilo Princip. The United States would not enter the War until America was forced to defend itself. World War I • What words do I need to know? – Neutral- not choosing sides. – Propaganda- information (news, TV, etc.) that promotes one position on an issue. – Armistice- an agreement to stop fighting. – Allies- the good guys (France, Great Britain, Russia, USA – Central Powers- the bad guys (Germany, Austria-Hungary) Countries fighting in World War I 1914-1918 Allied Powers Central Powers Leading Countries Leading Countries France Germany Great Britain Austria-Hungary Russia (United States joined in 1917) President Woodrow Wilson declared the US would be a neutral country. The United States Enters World War I in March of 1917 • 1915: German submarine sank passenger ship Lusitania killing 128 Americans • 1917: German sub attacks began to sink U.S. passenger ships • Zimmerman telegram: Germany promised Mexico land if they would fight in World War I and attack the United States. How Georgia helps during World War I • Nearly 100,000 Georgians volunteered to fight in World War I • Soldiers from around the U.S. volunteered and were trained in Georgia military bases, Camp Benning, Fort McPherson, and Camp Gordon. • Georgians contributed manufactured goods and farm produce • 3,000 young Georgians killed in the war World War I ended on November 11, 1918 This day is called Armistice Day.