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Causes of World War I
***There are four MAIN reasons for the outbreak of World War I.
First, , or the gradual
buildup of military forces and the
subsequent use of the military to reach
national goals. Next, , or
an agreement between two or more
countries for protection during war. Additionally, , or
the competition of European Nations for the control African and Asian
colonies. And lastly, , or the feeling of extreme pride and
loyalty to one’s country and the reluctance to work with other
countries.***
Essential Knowledge (USII. 5c)
Causes of World War I
Nationalism: Feeling of extreme pride and loyalty to one’s country
Militarism: The buildup of military forces and the use of your military to reach goals
Alliances: Agreement by two or more counties to work together for protection, assistance, etc.
Imperialism: Countries competing for the control smaller nations
List the MAIN causes of WWI.
M.
A.
I.
N.
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Reasons for US Involvement in WWI
***There are many reasons why the United States
became involved in World War I. The four primary
reasons are Inability to remain ,
unrestricted German submarine warfare and the
sinking of the , our close economic and
political ties to and
the decoding of the .***
Essential Knowledge (USII. 5c)
Reasons for United States involvement in World War I
Inability to remain neutral
German submarine warfare: Sinking of the Lusitania
United States economic and political ties to Great Britain
The Zimmermann Telegram
Questions: Using your notes, explain what was said in the
Zimmerman Telegram.
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Allies vs. Central Powers
Essential Knowledge Cont. (USII. 5c)
Major Allied Powers
Great Britain
France
Russia
Serbia
Belgium
United States
Central Powers
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Ottoman Empire
Central Powers
Allied Powers
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Allies vs. Central Powers
Label the following Countries on the Map:
- Great Britain - France - Russia
- Serbia - Belgium - Germany
- Austria-Hungary - Bulgaria - Ottoman Empire
Shade the Allied Powers: GREEN Shade the Central Powers: RED
Locate and label the following:
- Atlantic Ocean - Mediterranean Sea - Black Sea
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End of World War I
***At the end of World War I, President
Woodrow Wilson prepared a plan of
peace known as the
. (2 words) This plan
called for the formation of an
international peacekeeping
organization, known as the .
(3 words)***
***However, the United States decided not
to join this international peacekeeping
organization because the United States
Senate failed to ratify the
.(3 words)***
Essential Knowledge Cont. (USII. 5c)
United States leadership as the war ended
At the end of World War I, President Woodrow Wilson prepared a peace plan known as the Fourteen
Points that called for the formation of the League of Nations, a peacekeeping organization.
The United States decided not to join the League of Nations because the United States Senate failed to
ratify the Treaty of Versailles.
Using the cartoon answer the following
questions:
1. What is the overall message of this
cartoon?
2. What do you think the author is trying to
suggest in the cartoon?
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World War I Political Cartoon
1. What is the overall message of this cartoon?
2. Who do you think the man is standing over the United States? What does this
suggest?
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World War I Crossword
Across
2. The sinking of these United States ships prompted the U.S. to enter the war
3. Pride in one's nation
8. Taking over one's nation
9. Formal agreements between countries to help in times of war
Down 1. Telegram sent to Mexico wanting them to go to war against the United States
4. Belief that military force is good for solving problems
5. British ship sank by German submarines
6. World War I is also knows as ______________
7. Which U.S. President decided to enter WWI