What Are the MAIN Causes of How WWI Started?

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Major Causes leading US to WWI

What are the MAIN Causes of how WWI started?

Militarism

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Indicate the correct (MAIN) cause for each of the world events leading to WWI.

1. ______

In 1870, Germany attacked France (Franco-German war), eventually winning the Alsace Lorraine territory (located between Germany and France); thus, helping to “unify” Germany.

1. ______

Between 1870 and 1914, due to Africa’s abundance in raw materials such as cotton, oil, and rubber, industrializing European countries, such as France, Great Britain, Ottoman Empire, AustriaHungary, Portugal, and Germany competed with one another over control of Africa. Germany and France almost went to war over Morocco.

1. ______

At the turn of the 20th century, Great Britain and Germany competed in a “naval arms race.” This led to Great Britain building the Dreadnought ship, a fast and dangerous battleship with 12-inch guns. At any event, Germany was able to reproduce the Dreadnought, which in turn, forced Great Britain to produce more as well.

1. ______

By 1914, two major alliances, the Triple Entente (France, Great Britain, Russia) and the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy) formed.*

*Italy would eventually join the allies in 1915.

1. ______

In 1914, Serbian assassin (member of the secret society called the Black Hand), GavrilloPrincip, assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand in protest of Austria-Hungary’s annexation of Bosnia in 1908.

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WWI Stations

Station #1: Causes leading to WWI

Write down the events leading the US into WWI in the correct chronological order.

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Which of the events above do you feel marked when war with Germany was inevitable? (Do not write about US declares war on Germany.”) Justify your response with historical evidence.

Station #2: Analyzing the Zimmermann telegram

The Zimmermann Telegram was intercepted and released to the public in Feb. 1917. How would the contents of the Zimmermann Telegram create more public support for joining the Allies?

Station #3: Wilson’s War Message to Congress

In a Special Session of Congress held on 2 April 1917, President Wilson delivered this 'War Message.' Four days later, Congress overwhelmingly passed the War Resolution which brought the United States into the Great War.

1. The stance Wilson takes throughout the passage is best described as that of
2. An idealist setting forth democratic principles
3. A diplomat trying to re-establish diplomatic relations with Germany
4. An observer striving for neutrality
5. A politician championing his party’s platform

1. Which choice provides the best support for the answer to the previous question?
2. Line 14-19 (“It…training”)
3. Line 39-40 (“We…friendship”)
4. Line 90-92 (“We…them”)
5. Line 112-114 (“If…few”)

1. The main rhetorical effect of the word “friendship” that is often mentioned throughout the passage is to
2. emasculate the hard feelings felt toward German aggression
3. to satirically outline the current diplomatic relationship between Germany and the United States
4. bring attention to the German government the United States’ fondness to make peace with Germany
5. establish an alliance with the Central Powers, such as Germany and Austria Hungary

Station #4: Mobilization

______World War I agency headed by Herbert Hoover; encouraged increased agriculture production and the conservation of existing food supply. From 1917 to 1919, wheat production increased from 637 bushels to 921 bushels. This agency is also responsible for establishing “wheatless Mondays” and “meatless Thursday.”

______Agency led by Bernard Baruch; allocated scarce goods, established production priorities, and set prices on goods. Despite government intervention in businesses, profits continued to ascend throughout the war.

______Agency created to settle disputes between workers and employers. Over 1200 arbitration cases were heard; the majority ruling in favor of the laborers. The AFL increased from 2 million members in 1918 to 3.2 million in 1919.

______Agency led by George Creed; created to increase public support for World War I. This agency promoted anti-German sentiment.

______Law that was enacted in 1917 that required men to register for military service. By 1918, the total number of draftees (ranging from ages 18 to 45) reached 24 million. 1 out of 8 of the potential draftees was called for service in the War.

______Agency encouraged the voluntary conservation of resources such as coal, oil, and other resources. Agency responsible for “gasless Sundays” for people living east of the Mississippi.

For each of the Propaganda Postersindicate the agency is most aligned with what is most likely supported/ promoted in the poster. Apply two aspects of HAPPY (Historical Content & your choice: Audience, Purpose, Point of View, Why is the Doc Important?) for each Poster to support your decision.

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Station #5: Impacts on Minorities & Civil Liberties

Write a clear & concise statement that best summarizes the impact that the war had on the following…

-Women

-African Americans

-Immigrants

What is the controversy surrounding the Espionage Act & Sedition Act?

Explain the precedent set in place by the Supreme Court Cases (Abrams vs. US & Schenck vs. US) in regards to its review of the Espionage & Sedition Act.

To what extent do you agree/ disagree with the precedent that is set? (Think about its impact on today.)

Station #6: 14 Points & Failure to ratify Treaty of Versailles

What is the rationale for why Wilson pushed for the following 14 points for world peace?

(For points #1 to #4: Think about causes leading US into War & MAIN causes leading to war. Indicate the MAIN Cause.)

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#2:

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#5 to #13: Refers to Self-Determination. What is Self-Determination?

#14: Why might this point be the most controversial? (Why would the Republican Congress, led by Henry Cabot Lodge, rally against it?)

Review the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles.

-The Treaty of Versailles is often viewed as the FIRST cause leading to WWII. Why?

What is the overall message behind the Interrupting the Ceremony political cartoon?

The US Senate failed to ratify the Treaty of Versailles due to its reservations of joining the League of Nations. What does this say about the future direction of US foreign policy?