1. Bellwork 11/1/2017
Write one paragraph explaining the three reasons why United States will join WWI and declare war on Germany. Of these three reasons, which one will have the most impact on the American people?

2. Essential Question
EQ: How was World War I fought? I will examine the impact of new technology used in World War I and argue which had the most significant impact on the war

3. Key Vocab/Study Guide Selective Service Act NEW TECHNOLOGY
Warfare
Conscientious Objector
Armistice
Convoy System
Shell Shock

4. Trench Warfare What could be some of the problems associated with this type of warfare? Look up the term on page 376.

5. Shell Shock

6. Trench Foot
Turn and Talk: How could a soldier avoid this kind of infection?

7. America Goes to War
Why might there have been such a need for recruitment?
Read “Raising an Army” on page 382

8. America Begins to Mobilize
The United States was NOT prepared for war.
Only 200,000 men were in service when war was declared.
Drastic measures needed build large and modern army.

9. Selective Service Act 1917 RESPONSE TO NEED FOR SOLDIERS
Raised an army for the war.
Required men be randomly chosen military service.
24 million registered; 3 million called up.

10. How did American forces help Allies to win the war?
Read Define Conscientious Objector, Convoy System, and Armistice in your own words while reading
How did the arrival of new American troops affect the spirit of the Allied troops?
What were the physical and psychological effects of the new kind of warfare?
How did American forces help Allies to win the war?
Weapon Chart-New Technology.

11. Machine Gun
Turn and Talk: What is the benefit of this weapon on the battlefield?

12. Tank
Turn and Talk: What is the benefit of this weapon on the battlefield?

13. Airplane
Turn and Talk: What is the benefit of this weapon on the battlefield?

14. New Weapons/Technology (384-385)
Notes/Significance
Machine Gun
Airplane
Poison Gas
Anti-aircraft gun
Main weapon against planes
Four rounds minute, 3000 yards away
Tank

15. World War I Results Allied victory Casualties
End of the German, Russian (Bolshevik Revolution), Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian empires
Formation of new countries in Europe and the Middle East
Establishment of the League of Nations

16. Review Question Opinion
Which new technology/tactic had the most significant impact on the war? Support your answer with evidence

17. Not Everyone Wanted to Fight
Role Play You and you partner will each write a letter playing a specific role Role A: Conscientious Objector (write a letter explaining why you are opposed to the war and what, if anything, you are proposed to do to aid the war effort Role B: Draft Board Official (write a letter explaining why it is participation of every American is important and suggest, if any, nonviolent ways for the conscientious objector to participate.