1. World War I Created by Nathan Tichy Mrs. Sandra Koehler Period 3 AP U.S. History

2. Causes and Effects Assassination of Franz Ferdinand  Power struggle for heir of throne Increase growth  Mobilization of Austria-Hungary Secret military alliances between nations  single- party states and Imperialism growing in size and power

3. America and America’s Involvement Isolationism-American citizens and Government did not want to be involved in Europe’s wars American citizens believed the war would cost too much, since Germany was on a warpath and taking lives unnecessarily.

4. America’s Intervention The consequence of Germany winning the war: loss economic loans the Federal Government sent to European countries Controversial due to America being made up of Eastern and Western Europeans. Germany Ireland Hungarians Greeks

5. Declarations of War-Alliances This created the Triple Entente: France, Russia, British Empire Italy switches to Allies in 1915 after ending alliance with Central Powers United States takes place of Russia after they leave in 1917 Central Powers: Germany, Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungary

6. Public Opinions United States used propaganda to shift citizen opinions for war Reported German cruelty Articles about Ethnic loyalties were passed out in America War/Liberty Bonds-Investments for War Effort-Spurred people to give money for war Other: Greater spending for military personnel and technologies Industry turns to War-time economy

7. Changes-Boards and Administrations War Industries Board-Kept prices stable for civilians in America Food Administration: Conserved food by rations and farmers were encouraged to produce more food Fuel Administration: Saved fuel that was available to civilians and soldiers Railroad Administration: Coordinated traffic so resources would be processed faster National War Labor Board: Made concessions for workers to ensure strikes would not occur

8. Changes-Acts and Bills Selective Service Act: Drafts Espionage and Sedition Act: To speak against the Federal Government during war is illegal and suspicion of espionage for enemy Sedition Act: Congress can limit speech if clear danger is present

9. League Of Nations Strengths Settled land disputes diplomatically Rehoused WWI refugees, diseases internationally, etc. Weaknesses US did not join Relied on goodwill and persuasion-No real power No permanent army Disarmaments not realistic Structure was a disaster

10. Post-War Ottoman Empire was disbanded after World War I Austrian-Hungary Empire was created Wilson announces his fourteen points World Peace No secret alliances/treaties World safe for democracy Empires no longer exist Colonies no longer exist Free trade  No tariffs Disarmaments