america drawn to war 3
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America Drawn to WarHow will the U.S.A. finally end up
in the Great War?#20
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Wilson & the American people wanted to stay Neutral when the Great War started
1916 Campaign Slogan – “He Kept Us Out of War”• A series of events began to unfold which finally
drew us into the fighting• This proved to be too much for the American
people to handle• April 2, 1917 – Pres. Wilson asked Congress to
Declare war on Germany – War Address
“Make the World Safe for Democracy”
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Six Reasons America joined the War
1. U.S.A – Long standing Alliance with Great Britain
Britain or Germany?
1776
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Telegraph cable – 1858**cut in 1915** why?
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2. The Zimmerman Telegram2. The Zimmerman Telegram
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3. The Sinking of the Lusitania3. The Sinking of the Lusitania
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Mass Funeral for Lusitania victims held in Ireland on May 23, 1915How do you think people reacted when they saw
these pictures in the newspaper?
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4. American Business Interests $2.25 Billion Invested in the Allied War Effort - would the $ be returned if the Allies lost?
5. President Wilson & His Desire for Future World Peace
(USA must play a Role in the War to have a say in what the future should be)
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6. Germany Declares Unrestricted Submarine Warfare – Jan. 31, 1917• Felt like they had no other choice• Their people were starving• They were desperate to end the war• U.S.A – wasn’t truly neutral anyway• Germany began sinking many U.S ships
• April 6, 1917 – Congress Declares War
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Assignment- Textbook p. 552-551) Explain the 6 situations(#1-6 Par. Each) that led us to war
- give specific examples/be able to discuss in class2) Final paragraph(#7): In your own words discuss the most important of the six events
Due – ______________(NOT THIS YEAR)1) Americans Take Sides2) Lusitania – May 7, 19153) American Business Companies4) Wilson/World Peace5) The Zimmerman Note – Jan. 19176) Unrestricted Submarine Warfare