World War I America enters the War

Russia Had been fighting on the side of the Allies A revolution in Russia led to a change in leadership. The New Russian leader, Vladimir Lenin takes Russia out of the war. . With Russia out of the War, Germany could now move thousands of troops from the Eastern front to the Western Font

Russia Had been fighting on the side of the Allies A revolution in Russia led to a change in leadership. The New Russian leader, Vladimir Lenin takes Russia out of the war. . With Russia out of the War, Germany could now move thousands of troops from the Eastern front to the Western Font

America Joins the War Many Americans including President Woodrow Wilson wanted to remain neutral. America began to trade heavily with Britain and France France and Britain borrowed billions from American Banks Germany was upset that a Neutral United States was helping the Allies

America Joins the War Many Americans including President Woodrow Wilson wanted to remain neutral. America began to trade heavily with Britain and France France and Britain borrowed billions from American Banks Germany was upset that a Neutral United States was helping the Allies

The Lusitania Germany began to target any ships headed to British Ports. A German U-boat torpedoed the Lusitania 1,000 people died including 128 Americans Americans were outraged.

The Lusitania Germany began to target any ships headed to British Ports. A German U-boat torpedoed the Lusitania 1,000 people died including 128 Americans Americans were outraged.

The Zimmermann Telegram America Enters the War The Zimmermann Telegram German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann Sends telegram to Mexican Government telegram proposed an alliance between Germany and Mexico Germany would support Mexico in effort to regain lost territory of Arizona, New Mexico, & Texas If the U.S. were dealing with a war with Mexico, we will be unable to Join the Allies in the War

The Zimmermann Telegram America Enters the War The Zimmermann Telegram German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann Sends telegram to Mexican Government telegram proposed an alliance between Germany and Mexico Germany would support Mexico in effort to regain lost territory of Arizona, New Mexico, & Texas If the U.S. were dealing with a war with Mexico, we will be unable to Join the Allies in the War

Zimmerman Telegram The telegram was intercepted by the British Americans were outraged when it was published in the newspapers. April 1917, President Wilson asks Congress to declare war on Germany.

Zimmerman Telegram The telegram was intercepted by the British Americans were outraged when it was published in the newspapers. April 1917, President Wilson asks Congress to declare war on Germany.

America enters the War America needed to raise an Army quickly Selective Service Act- established military draft. Men 18-45 register to serve all together 3 million were drafted about 2 million joined voluntarily

America enters the War America needed to raise an Army quickly Selective Service Act- established military draft. Men 18-45 register to serve all together 3 million were drafted about 2 million joined voluntarily