1. U.S. Enters WWI Mr. Williams 10 th Grade U.S. History

2. What stance did America originally take during WWI? Why? What measures did the U.S. take to prepare for their late arrival in the war?

3. “We shall fight for the things which we have always carried nearest our hearts, for democracy and to bring peace and safety to all nations and make the world itself at least free.” –Wilson, Speech to Congress April 2, 1917

5. Selective Service Act May 18, 1917 Congress passed this act which required men between the ages of 21 and 30 to register to be drafted in to the armed forces Today: All men 18-25 must register for the draft

6. Draft Today If draft occurred: Random Lottery based on year of birth Then, physical and mental examination before chosen Penalty for not registering: $250,000 and/or 5 years in prison

7. Any way out? Conscientious Objectors: members of a certain religious beliefs prevented them from fighting in the war If accepted, served in non-combat roles such as ambulance drivers

10. A merican E xpeditionary F orce Led by General John J. Pershing Regular Army, National Guard, and volunteers and draftees Transported using convoy system, where transport ships surrounded by destroyers and cruisers

12. Harlem Hell-Fighters Nearly 400,000 African Americans drafted, 42,000 fought overseas Regiments were segregated Members of the 369 th Regiment were awarded the French Croix de Guerre for heroics in combat along the Western Front

15. Bolshevik Revolution In November 1917, Communists led by V.I. Lenin overthrow Russian Monarchy Pulled out of WWI, signed peace treaty with Central Powers

17. Armistice Late 1918 war crippled German economy Civilians lacked food and supplies Food riots and strikes Revolution swept Austria-Hungary November 11, 1918 WAR OVER

18. “What we demand…is that the world be made fit and safe for every peace-loving nation which, like our own, wishes to live its own life, determine its own institutions, be assured of justice and fair dealing by the other peoples of the world as against force and selfish aggression.” -Woodrow Wilson 1918