1. World War 1

2. While all this is happening…where is America?
America Joins the War 1917
While all this is happening…where is America?
Hint: 1860, early 1900??

3. America Joins the War 1917 America's Boiling Point
1.) British Blockade: G.B starts blockade ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean
-In Response-
2.)Feb German Blockade: Germany starts a blockade. = Germany promises to “sink without warning” any ship that passed into the “War-zone”.
America's
Boiling Point

4. America Joins the War 1917 America's Boiling Point
3.)May 7, 1915 Lusitania is attacked : German U-Boats …128 are Americans are killed
-In Response-
4.)March 1916 Sussex is attacked : Wilson warn that the U.S. will get involved = Germany signs Sussex Pledge = promises to stop sinking innocent ships.
America's
Boiling Point

5. America Joins the War 1917 America's Boiling Point
5.)June 1916: Congress passes
National Defense Act
Increases army by 175,000
Construct 50 warships to be completed in 1 year
But still tries to remain neutral
6.) Election: Wilson wins again.
Slogan = “He kept us out of the war”
America's
Boiling Point

6. America Joins the War 1917 America's Boiling Point
7.) Jan Zimmerman Telegram : Zimmerman = German official promises Mexico land if it joins in a war against USA. (G.B. Intercepts)
Feb 3-March 21 = Germany starts sinking boats again.
America's
Boiling Point

7. APRIL 6, 1917
AMERICA ENTERS THE WAR.
HOUSE VOTES 373 TO 50.

8. “America’s Involvement in the War (For/Against)”
Group Discussions
“America’s Involvement in the War (For/Against)”
Prep Work:
1.) Review you notes: “America Enters the War”
2.) Read your assigned viewpoint (Norris/Wilson)
- While you read, document statements that support your viewpoint. (10-15)
3.) Write a 1 paragraph opening statement