1. "The War to End All Wars"
Chapter 9 Section 3

2. A Bloody Conflict
It was the first major war since the Industrial Revolution.
The Industrial Revolution made it a long, bloody fight
Trench Warfare

3. Life in the Trenches

4. New Weapons
U-BOATS
MACHINE GUNS
TANKS
POISON GAS
AIRCRAFT
ZEPPLINS

5. The U.S. Soldier Nicknamed: Doughboys
U.S. Soldiers were fresh and eager to fight
Their presence boosted the morale of the Allied Forces

6. President Wilson's WW I Goals
The 14 Points:
A peace plan that would prevent another World War
Promoted democracy and free trade
An International Peace Keeping Organization

7. Problems at the Paris Peace Talks
France & England want to punish the Germans for starting the war
Expected Germany to pay for war damages (reparations)
Sets stage for Hitler to take over Germany

8. The Treaty of Versailles
Austro-Hungarian Empire split into two countries
Germany loses land, colonies and has to pay heavy reparations
League of Nations formed

9. The League of Nations
The United States Senate NEVER ratifies the Treaty of Versailles
The U.S. NEVER joins League
The U.S. negotiated separate peace agreements with the Central Powers
Americans were fearful of being pulled into too many foreign wars