guerrilla- a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces.
nationalism- patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts.
emphasis- special importance, value, or prominence given to something.
self determination- the process by which a country determines its own statehood and forms its own allegiances and government.
propaganda- a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
erode- be gradually worn away by such natural agents.
contraband- goods that have been imported or exported illegally.
U-boat- a German submarine used in World War I or World War II.
Questions
Write one or two paragraphs: discuss Woodrow Wilson’s policy of moral diplomacy, arguing either for or against his belief that the United States is morally obligated to intervene in the governments of other countries “to put good people in power.” Use examples from Wilson’s time and/or from current events to illustrate your point of view.
Explain, in your own words, the crisis in Mexico during President Wilson’s first year in office. The United States wanted to change the Mexican government because it was bad, and it can relate to the United States being in Iraq today.
1.the assassination of the arch duke2.sense of power with a strong military/desire to use military to resolve problems or disputes.3.agreements among nations to go to war together/defend each other.4.policy of collecting colonies in order to collect greater wealth/power.5.feelings that your people/nation is greater than others
List three reasons that many Americans supported the Allies when World War I began.Submarine Warfare and the Lusitania
There were unauthorized German submarines along the US East coast. Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare in the spring of 1917 provided the final straw for US politicians, and America declared war.
The first and foremost answer would be the sinking of the Lusitania, an British cruise/transport ship, bound for Britain from New York. The German U-boat ring sought to sink all supply ships headed for Britain in order to starve the island. It sank the Lusitania as part of its efforts. 1195 people died, including 128 Americans.
The Lusitania's sinking was the biggest influence on the American decision to enter the war. German submarine warfare (the Lusitania is included in this) sunk many ships over several years.
Had it not been for the Lusitania, the US would have stayed out of the War.
Economics
Some say the "bankers" were involved.
The U.S. had huge economic investments with the British and French. If they were to lose, then they would not be able to pay the U.S. debt back (amounting to about two billion dollars while Germany only borrowed a mere 27 million).
If Allies could not pay back all the loans made to them by the American bankers, the US's economy could collapse.
France and England were financing their war with US loans. In addition, they were buying massive amounts of arms from the US on credit. The US wanted to make sure that it got paid back. Germany also purchased arms, but in a much more limited fashion.
Politics
Propaganda from both sides influenced the American decision.
Woodrow Wilson did not want to go to war but when Teddy Roosevelt decided to run for another term, Wilson felt threatened and announced that there would be a preparedness program and possibly that the country would go to war.
By entering the war, the US got to flex its muscles on the world stage and establish itself as a world power.
After both sides of the Mexican civil war demanded that our troops leave and public opinion badly swayed against US intervention in Mexico, Wilson had no choice but to withdraw. By having the threat of Germany helping Mexico fight back against him, Wilson knew he had to take action. He couldn't go back into Mexico because the American people would not allow it. He really had no beef with Germany, he just wanted to save face before Mexico could fight back.
Write a conclusion about how these reasons influenced U.S. policy. It influenced U.S. policy by giving ourselves the knowledge that we are a world power.
Part 2
Vocabulary
draft- compulsory recruitment for military service.
conscription- compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces.
victory garden- a home garden, planted to increase food production during a war.
migrate- move from one region or habitat to anotherregularly according to the seasons.
espionage- the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information.
constitute- give legal or constitutional form to (an institution); establish by law.
Questions
Do you know anyone who has served in a war or conflict in recent years, such as the Gulf War or the war in Afghanistan or Iraq? How would you feel about a return to the draft during times of war? Well my cousin served for a longtime and id be pretty upset too see him go back again. The reason why is because he would probably lose his life because he was in special ops and then he went green bray. He put all of his work into it and he came back an wasnt the same person we all remembered. He dose not talk about what he did because he regrets everything about it but he had too save his life in combat.
Create two new advertising slogans (create two keynote slides and embed them on your wiki) to encourage Americans to conserve food or fuel or to buy bonds to support World War I.
What are your thoughts on some of the restrictions of civil liberties Americans faced during the war (World War I)? some of the restrictions were stupid because they have religion problems and speech because people had too have speech so they could talk but they could not sometimes.
How did the United States raise an army and win support for World War I? The United States raised an army in WW1 because of the recruitment and SSA (selective service act). Which was the act in which was a broad term for recruitment and the process of being drafted.
How was the economy controlled to support the war? They helped out with the recruiting and the economy was in a crash but then when world war 2 hit thats when the economy was giving millions of jobs for people and the old men in the army were all replaced with younger soldiers
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Part 3
Vocabulary
network- an arrangement of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines.
convoy- a group of ships or vehicles traveling together, typically accompanied by armed troops, warships, or other vehicles for protection.
adequately- satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.
armistice- an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.
resolve- settle or find a solution to (a problem, dispute, or contentious matter).
reparations- the making of amends for a wrong one has done, by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged.
Question
List the important battles in 1918 that led to the Allied victory in World War I. the western front, the eastern front, gallipoli front, the italian front, and the palestine front.
Describe the reasons that this is called “A Flawed Peace.”The peace settlement that terminated the First World War has long suffered a "bad press" in the newspapers as well as in the history books. The ink was scarcely dry on the Versailles treaty when it became the object of the most intense criticism, mainly from youthful "insiders" in the American and British delegations who felt that they had witnessed at first hand the betrayal of Woodrow Wilson's august principles.
What fighting techniques were used in World War I? calvary, infantry, tank warfare, artillery warfare
What was the American response to the Treaty of Versailles? So disgusted by European intranscience to work and cooperate with each other, the US leaves the League of Nations it itself had proposed. However, America does take its fair share of German War Reparations in order to be compensated for Germany's debt to the US.
Part 4
Vocabulary
cost of living- the level of prices relating to a range of everyday items.
general strike- a strike of workers in all or most industries.
widespread- found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
authorities- the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
deport- expel (a foreigner) from a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime.
restoration- the action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.
Question
What do you predict happened as the United States began to move forward after World War I? That the united states stared to recover from a downfall
List the effects of the end of World War I on the American economy. Immediately after WWI, Americans quickly reduced the ranks of its soldiers, leaving many suddenly displaced, unemployed, under appreciated and misunderstood. Those remaining had their pay cut severely. I believe that these actions by the government had negative impacts on the American economy. Imagine that the year is 1920, the time of the Red Scare, and you are a member of a radical immigrant organization in New York City. Write a paragraph describing the scene of a bank bombing and your feelings about raids on the headquarters of groups such as yours by agents of Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer.
Explain, in your own words, the reason for the wave of strikes after World War I. Workers wanted a better life after the war. During the war they got higher pay and other people went very happy about it. Write a paragraph about how the fear of communism affected the United States. Include the origins of this fear and the policies the federal government put in place in reaction to it. People became afraid to speak their thoughts. Afraid to trust their friends, neighbors or co-workers. Communism basically just turned the United States into a crazy paranoid mess. People also became afraid that there was some secret organization was hiding things that were happening around the world. What were the causes of and the reaction to the Red Scare? "Red Scare" developed in the United States. It was partly caused by a fear of communists, socialists, anarchists, immigrants, and radical labor groups that were developing in industrialized nations at this time. Plus, the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia also added to the fear that communism might prove to be a true menace to the political, social, and economic life of the US.
Vocabulary
Questions
- Write one or two paragraphs: discuss Woodrow Wilson’s policy of moral diplomacy, arguing either for or against his belief that the United States is morally obligated to intervene in the governments of other countries “to put good people in power.” Use examples from Wilson’s time and/or from current events to illustrate your point of view.
- Explain, in your own words, the crisis in Mexico during President Wilson’s first year in office. The United States wanted to change the Mexican government because it was bad, and it can relate to the United States being in Iraq today.
1.the assassination of the arch duke2.sense of power with a strong military/desire to use military to resolve problems or disputes.3.agreements among nations to go to war together/defend each other.4.policy of collecting colonies in order to collect greater wealth/power.5.feelings that your people/nation is greater than othersEconomics
Politics
Part 2
Vocabulary
Questions
Do you know anyone who has served in a war or conflict in recent years, such as the Gulf War or the war in Afghanistan or Iraq? How would you feel about a return to the draft during times of war? Well my cousin served for a longtime and id be pretty upset too see him go back again. The reason why is because he would probably lose his life because he was in special ops and then he went green bray. He put all of his work into it and he came back an wasnt the same person we all remembered. He dose not talk about what he did because he regrets everything about it but he had too save his life in combat.
Create two new advertising slogans (create two keynote slides and embed them on your wiki) to encourage Americans to conserve food or fuel or to buy bonds to support World War I.
What are your thoughts on some of the restrictions of civil liberties Americans faced during the war (World War I)? some of the restrictions were stupid because they have religion problems and speech because people had too have speech so they could talk but they could not sometimes.
How did the United States raise an army and win support for World War I? The United States raised an army in WW1 because of the recruitment and SSA (selective service act). Which was the act in which was a broad term for recruitment and the process of being drafted.
How was the economy controlled to support the war? They helped out with the recruiting and the economy was in a crash but then when world war 2 hit thats when the economy was giving millions of jobs for people and the old men in the army were all replaced with younger soldiers
Part 3
Vocabulary
Question
Part 4
Vocabulary
Question
What do you predict happened as the United States began to move forward after World War I? That the united states stared to recover from a downfall
List the effects of the end of World War I on the American economy. Immediately after WWI, Americans quickly reduced the ranks of its soldiers, leaving many suddenly displaced, unemployed, under appreciated and misunderstood. Those remaining had their pay cut severely. I believe that these actions by the government had negative impacts on the American economy.
Imagine that the year is 1920, the time of the Red Scare, and you are a member of a radical immigrant organization in New York City. Write a paragraph describing the scene of a bank bombing and your feelings about raids on the headquarters of groups such as yours by agents of Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer.
Explain, in your own words, the reason for the wave of strikes after World War I. Workers wanted a better life after the war. During the war they got higher pay and other people went very happy about it.
Write a paragraph about how the fear of communism affected the United States. Include the origins of this fear and the policies the federal government put in place in reaction to it. People became afraid to speak their thoughts. Afraid to trust their friends, neighbors or co-workers. Communism basically just turned the United States into a crazy paranoid mess. People also became afraid that there was some secret organization was hiding things that were happening around the world.
What were the causes of and the reaction to the Red Scare? "Red Scare" developed in the United States. It was partly caused by a fear of communists, socialists, anarchists, immigrants, and radical labor groups that were developing in industrialized nations at this time. Plus, the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia also added to the fear that communism might prove to be a true menace to the political, social, and economic life of the US.
People and terms