World War I Woodrow Wilson The American President

World War I

Woodrow Wilson The American President in office throughout World War I (Republican) 1912 -1920)

Causes of World War I 1. 2. 3. 4. Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism

Alliances Map Credit: historicair

The “spark”: Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand June 28, 1914

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American Isolationism After an intense several decades of imperialistic expansion, America retreats back to one of neutrality and isolationism

“He kept us out of war. ” -- Wilson Campaign Slogan

Sinking of the Lusitania May 7, 1915 British Luxury Liner • 1, 198 Dead – 128 Americans

Zimmerman Note (aka, Zimmerman Telegram)

Reasons for American Involvment… Cruise Ship Protect American Trade and Economy Telegram U-boat warfare

Wilson’s War Message The Big Reason: United States needs to ensure repayment of war debts and success by its trading allies America’s Mission: “Make the world safe for democracy” April, 1917

Grab your gas mask… America sends troops in 1917…

Chemical Warfare!? !?

U-BOATS German Submarines

Lots of new weapons and technology

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America Declares War on April 6 th, 1917 • Pause: Visit class website to watch the video of America’s support on the home front!

Selective Service Act (1917) Draft Card

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Propaganda 1. Recruitment Campaign Soldiers Nurses Sailors 2. War Financing 4. Dehumanize 3. Conserve Resources the enemy

Food Administration

Armistice 11/11 1918 11: 00 AM

Wilson’s Fourteen Points PRINCIPLES: 1. Freedom of the Seas 2. Reduction of Arms 3. Open Treaty Negotiations 4. Self Determination of Peoples 5. League of Nations 14

“PEACE Without Victory”

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Wilson’s Fourteen Points PRINCIPLES: 1. Freedom of the Seas 2. Reduction of Arms 3. Open Treaty Negotiations 4. Self Determination of Peoples 5. League of Nations 14

“War Guilt” Clause Germany claims responsibility for the war and agrees to pay reparations to the allies.

Signing of the Treaty of Versailles Wilson scores TWO big victories.

New National Borders Re-drawn to give back land taken by German/Austria Hungary LINK TO MAPS

The League of Nations Wilson’s Baby