1. Part II: The Great War

2. On the first of February, we intend to begin unrestricted submarine warfare. In spite of this, it is our intention to endeavor to keep the United States of America neutral. In the event of this not succeeding, we propose an alliance on the following basis with Mexico: That we shall make war together and make peace together. We shall give generous financial support, and an understanding on our part that Mexico is to reconquer the lost territory in New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona. The details of settlement are left to you.

3. When a country tries to spread out/expand its borders

4. Austria- Hungary SerbiaGermany and Bulgaria Russia France Britain Canada, India, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia Japan United States Italy Central Powers Bulgaria Austria-H. Germany Allies (Main) Great Britain Russia France United States Japan Italy

5.  The war began in Europe in 1914 when Germany and Austria-Hungary went to war with Britain, France, and Russia.  Horrible Histories Horrible Histories

6.  For three years, America remained neutral, and there was strong sentiment not to get involved in a European war.

7.  The decision to enter the war was the result of continuing German submarine warfare (violating freedom of the seas) and American ties to Great Britain.  Over There! Over There!

8. Sparking event – Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

9.  Militarism  Alliances  Imperialism  Nationalism

10.  Germany  Austria-Hungary  Bulgaria

11.  Russia  France  Great Britain  Japan  United States  Italy

12.  President during WWI  Encouraged United States to stay neutral

13.  Sinking of the Lusitania  Germany’s invasion of neutral Belgium  Zimmerman telegram

14.  Americans wanted to ―make the world safe for democracy. ‖ (Woodrow Wilson)

16.  All is Quiet on the Western Front All is Quiet on the Western Front

17.  America’s military resources of soldiers and war materials tipped the balance of the war and led to Germany’s defeat.

18.  Speech about how U.S. Foreign Policy should change following WWI  Self-determination  Freedom of the seas  League of Nations  Mandate System

19.  Pre-war boundaries redrawn  New boundaries created  League of Nations created  Never ratified by the United States  The French and English insisted on punishment of Germany.

20.  League of Nations debate in United States  Objections to United States foreign policy decisions being made by an international organization, not by U.S. leaders The Senate’s failure to approve the Treaty of Versailles

21.  John Green John Green