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Do Now: What do you know about World War I? Objectives: Students will be able to. . . (1) identify key locations on a map (2) describe how geography plays a role in war.

Discussion Questions How might the proximity (closeness) of countries impact a conflict/fight? What are alliances? Predict how they might lead to war.

Map Activity – Pg. 579 Step 1: Identify Key Countries France Spain Portugal Austria. Hungary Germany Belgium Switzerland Bulgaria Ottoman Empire Italy Russia Serbia Norway Sweden United Kingdom Step 2: Identify Key Cities Berlin Paris Vienna Sarajevo Rome Constantinople St. Petersburg Step 3: Shade in these alliances: Central Powers Allied Powers Neutral Countries

Ticket to Leave: How did/do you think alliances could start a HUGE war?

Do Now: Grab a worksheet and complete the ‘Do Now’ Objectives: Students will be able to. . . (1) recall information they've learned about World War I (2) identify key information from a secondary source. Homework: 1. Define all the BLUE and BLACK words from Chapter 19, Section 2. (DUE THURSDAY)

Article on World War I – Why it still resonates today Underline important things and write down (CCQ’s): 1. Comments (Your thoughts as you read) 2. Connections (Does it remind you or anything) 3. Questions (This could be anything)

What’s going on in the world before the war? The Powers of the world are changing going into the 1900 s Countries in Europe becoming enemies New countries are forming Countries building up armies to control parts of the world

Woodrow Wilson’s Diplomacy pg. 576 Wilson opposed imperialism. What did he believe America should promote around the world? What event tested Wilson’s policy as soon as he took office? List the events in order of the Mexican Revolution. (You don’t need dates, and can use bullet points) Where will Wilson send troops in Mexico? How do the Mexicans feel about Americans? Who was Pancho Villa, and what were guerillas? Who does Wilson send into Mexico? Are they successful?

Woodrow Wilson’s Diplomacy Opposed imperialism (What’s that? ) US should promote democracy His policy is tested early on in his presidency….

The Mexican Revolution – Events impact the US even if we don’t think they will… Unrest in Mexico – Country ruled by elite 1911 rebellion forced dictator (Porfirio Diaz) to flee Eventually, Military Leader (General Victoriano Huerta) takes over HE HATES THE US Wilson takes action against Huerta

Wilson Sends Troops to Mexico Woodrow Wilson thinks most Mexicans are Pro. American They’re NOT Wilson takes over a port in Mexico controlled by bad guys Pancho Villa – Mexican Leader – Starts attacking Americans, in America (Guerilla Warfare)

How it ends? Wilson sends General John Pershing into Mexico to capture Villa Drags on for 3 years… Wilson has to give up Mexico hates the US, and the world didn’t like US attempts to create governments in these places

Ticket to Leave Was Wilson right to try and start a democracy in Mexico? Why?

Do Now: Do you think the actions of one man can start a massive war? What about an ordinary man? Essential question: Is it possible for one man to start a war? Homework: 1. Finish Key Terms 19. 1 DUE THURSDAY

Causes of WWI M. A. N. I. A Militarism – building up of military Alliances – pact/agreement between countries Nationalism – pride in one’s country/homeland Imperialism – taking over other countries Assassination – murder of government figures

Alliance System 1871 Germany is created Prussia had attacked France to give Germany some land (France hates Germany) For protection Germany signs alliances with Italy and Austria. Hungary (Triple Alliance) This scared Russia – Creates alliance with France

Militarism Germany starts to build up a Navy that will challenge Great Britain’s Arms Race Great Britain gets nervous and forms an “entente cordiale” (Like an Alliance) with France and Russia Triple Entente: Great Britain France Russia

Nationalism Balkan Crisis Serbia received independence in early 1800 s from Ottoman Empire. By early 1900 s, many other Balkan regions who were under Austria. Hungarian or Ottoman Empire control wanted independence. Serbia led quest to free all Slavic people in Balkan region.

Imperialism Powerful nations taking over weaker ones for wealth, natural resources, people, etc. led to intense European competition

The Assassination! June 28, 1914 – Archduke Francis Ferdinand, next king of Austria-Hungary, visited Sarajevo, the capital city of the province Bosnia of Austria-Hungary. He and his wife Sophie were assassinated by Serbian nationalist (member of Black

The Declarations July 28, 1914: Austria. Hungary declares war on Serbia (with Germany’s support. ) July 31, 1914: Russia mobilizes its army to help Serbia. August 1, 1914: Germany declares war on Russia. August 3, 1914: Germany declares war on France. August 4, 1914: Germany invades Belgium on way to

Ticket to Leave/Homework: Explain the role all the aspects of M. A. N. I. A played in the start of the war OR Do you think the actions of one man can start a war?

Do Now: What does neutral mean? What does it mean if you are neutral in a war? Objectives: Students will be able to. . . (1) analyze a primary source for key information (2) describe American entry into WWI. Homework: 1. Finish key terms

What would your plan be if you were Germany?

Schleiffen Plan: Germany invades West towards France hoping for quick defeat so it could focus on Russia in East. Invade through neutral Belgium. Triple Entente became the Allies. Triple Alliance became the Central Powers (+ Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria, - Italy. ) German plan was working (got within 30 miles of Paris. ) But Russia invaded Germany, dividing German forces. World War One

American Neutrality President Wilson declared neutrality. Many Americans supported one side or the other. Immigrants supported their homelands. Most Americans supported Allies. Most American businesses and banks supported the Allies.

Moving Toward War British Navy blockaded Germany to prevent them from receiving supplies. Germany: U-Boats. Feb. 1915: Germany announced it would sink any ship in Atlantic Ocean. Germany claimed that many merchant ships were hiding contraband.

Sinking of the Lusitania May 1915: German UBoat sank British passenger ship Lusitania killing 1, 200 people (128 Americans. ) Germany did not yet want U. S. in war; issued Sussex Pledge. Wilson, as “peace President, ” defeated Republican Charles

U. S. Declares War January, 1917 – German official Arthur Zimmerman sent telegram to Mexican government. Zimmerman Note: Mexico declare war on the U. S. When Germany won WWI, they would give back “lost territory” of Southwest back to Mexico. British intelligence intercepted the telegram; American public outraged! Between Feb. 3 -March 21, 1917, German U Boats sank 6 American merchant ships. April 2, 1917 – Wilson asks Congress for war on Germany.