WWI 1914 1918 The Two Sides Central Powers

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WWI 1914 -1918

WWI 1914 -1918

The Two Sides Central Powers Germany Austria. Hungary Ottoman Empire Allied Powers England, France,

The Two Sides Central Powers Germany Austria. Hungary Ottoman Empire Allied Powers England, France, Russia, United States (1917), Italy, Serbia,

New Technology Guns n. The n It Machine Gun was used by both sides,

New Technology Guns n. The n It Machine Gun was used by both sides, hundreds of rounds a minute could be shot by one person.

Technology: Chemical Weapons WWI was the first major war to use chemical weapons Mustard

Technology: Chemical Weapons WWI was the first major war to use chemical weapons Mustard Gas and Chlorine Gas were the two most popular weapons: They caused suffocation, blindness, and death. Over 91, 000 died from poison gas

Soldiers would protect themselves using Gas Masks

Soldiers would protect themselves using Gas Masks

Technology: The U-boat (Submarine) n Germany’s secret weapon during the war n Sank dozens

Technology: The U-boat (Submarine) n Germany’s secret weapon during the war n Sank dozens of British ships, controlled the oceans.

Technology: Airpower n Both sides used aircraft for observation, limited bombing, and air battles

Technology: Airpower n Both sides used aircraft for observation, limited bombing, and air battles n Airplanes were slow, clumsy, and unreliable,

Technology: Tanks

Technology: Tanks

Technology: Tanks

Technology: Tanks

Trench Warfare n n Both sides dug long trenches that faced each other. The

Trench Warfare n n Both sides dug long trenches that faced each other. The trenches ran for miles. From time to time, one side would attempt to cross the “No-Man’s Land” the area in between the trenches. Trench warfare made WWI extend from a few months of fighting to four years of fighting. Resulted in a STALEMATE

War on the Homefront n Gov’t took over factories to make Military goods n

War on the Homefront n Gov’t took over factories to make Military goods n All had to work (Women took place of men in factories) n Food Administration encouraged people to limit consumption of food and resources/goods necessary for the war effort n Propaganda- one-sided information to keep support for the war

What did the US do to help? n US. provided the food, money, and

What did the US do to help? n US. provided the food, money, and fresh troops needed to win the war

How did the War affect the US? Women n Women filled Factory jobs n

How did the War affect the US? Women n Women filled Factory jobs n Led to the 19 th Amendment after the War ( women got the right to vote) African Americans n African American soldiers served in segregated units n Great Migration – Thousands of African Americans moved north for factory jobs.

John J. Pershing leads American Forces in Europe n n n American Expeditionary Force

John J. Pershing leads American Forces in Europe n n n American Expeditionary Force (AEF) General John J. Pershing First major action in spring 1918

Turning Point of the War The Battle of the Argonne Forest n n One

Turning Point of the War The Battle of the Argonne Forest n n One of the greatest American battles of the war. AEF shattered the German offences and opened a hole in German lines.

Alvin York n American hero, deeply religious, drafted at 29, he fought in the

Alvin York n American hero, deeply religious, drafted at 29, he fought in the Battle of the Argonne forest. He killed 25 Germans and captured 132 prisoners.

Ending the War (1918) th n 11 th 11 hour of the th day

Ending the War (1918) th n 11 th 11 hour of the th day of the 11 month in 1918 Germany agrees to a cease-fire

WWI 1914 1918 Europe Early 1900s Great PowersWWI 1914 1918 Europe Early 1900s Great Powers
1914 1918 World War I 1914 1918 Imperial1914 1918 World War I 1914 1918 Imperial
WWI 1914 1918 Map of Europe 1914 LinesWWI 1914 1918 Map of Europe 1914 Lines
WWI Central Powers Allied Powers Treaty of VersaillesWWI Central Powers Allied Powers Treaty of Versailles
The War Years 1914 1918 Central Powers AustriaThe War Years 1914 1918 Central Powers Austria
WWI THE GREAT WAR 1914 1918 CH 13WWI THE GREAT WAR 1914 1918 CH 13
WWI The Great War 1914 1918 What doWWI The Great War 1914 1918 What do
The Great War WWI 1914 1918 Causes ofThe Great War WWI 1914 1918 Causes of
MASS PRODUCTIONMASS DESTRUCTION WWI 1914 1918 Killed moreMASS PRODUCTIONMASS DESTRUCTION WWI 1914 1918 Killed more
CAUSES OF WWI 1914 1918 Battlefield in theCAUSES OF WWI 1914 1918 Battlefield in the
German Expressionism WWI and Germany 1914 1918 OverGerman Expressionism WWI and Germany 1914 1918 Over
WWI 1914 1918 Long Term Causes Militarism aWWI 1914 1918 Long Term Causes Militarism a
WWI 1914 1918 World History Unit 9 1WWI 1914 1918 World History Unit 9 1
Aboriginal War Veterans WWI 1914 1918 WWII 1939Aboriginal War Veterans WWI 1914 1918 WWII 1939
Ch 8 WWI The Great War 1914 1918Ch 8 WWI The Great War 1914 1918
WWI Brief Overview 1914 1918 Highest amount ofWWI Brief Overview 1914 1918 Highest amount of
Chapter 29 WWI 1914 1918 Several factors leadChapter 29 WWI 1914 1918 Several factors lead
WWI The Great War 1914 1918 Big QuestionWWI The Great War 1914 1918 Big Question
United States Enters WW I WWI 1914 1918United States Enters WW I WWI 1914 1918
WWI 1914 1918 Alternate Names The Great WarWWI 1914 1918 Alternate Names The Great War
WWI 1914 1918 The War to End AllWWI 1914 1918 The War to End All
WORLD WAR I 1914 1918 WWI Game 1WORLD WAR I 1914 1918 WWI Game 1
The Great War WWI 1914 1918 The PursuitThe Great War WWI 1914 1918 The Pursuit
WWI 1914 1918 Of all the disasters ofWWI 1914 1918 Of all the disasters of