1. Bell ringer
If our country went to war, would you volunteer to serve? Would you refuse to go? Would you protest the country’s involvement in the conflict?

2. American Power Tips the Balance
American Military Mobilization
Almost 10 million men register for combat under the Selective Service Act
Women are not drafted, but some fill non- combat positions
Black soldiers serve in segregated units, some are assigned to fight on the front lines

3. American Power Tips the Balance
American Success in Combat
The U.S. constructs ships to expand its fleet for the war effort
Using the convoy system, the Allies break the German blockade
General Pershing insists on having American soldiers fight as an independent force
The U.S. helps turn the tide against the Central Powers by 1918

4. American Power Tips the Balance
Fighting "Over There
New, terrifying weapons change the face of warfare
Medical services cannot keep up with the physical and emotional wounds suffered by soldiers

5. American Power Tips the Balance
The Collapse of Germany
Soon after the German people rebel against the war and the Kaiser, Germany agrees to an armistice on November 11, 1918
The toll of the war on human life is staggering

6. Classwork
Complete page 79 in the workbook for your notes

7. Homework Read chapter 19, section 4
Complete chapter 19, section assessment 4