WWI AKA THE GREAT WAR WWI was supposed

WWI AKA THE GREAT WAR: WWI was supposed to be “The War to End All future Wars” Do you think one war could bring everlasting peace?

Learning Target: I can understand what life was like on the United States Homefront and the effects of WWIthrough notes and video analysis

ENCOURAGING PUBLIC SUPPORT • Propaganda: One sided information; tried to get people to think a certain way (opinions) • Methods used: Actors, writers, advertisements, and musicians • Used to create an Emotional Involvement

DID YOU KNOW YOUR 1 ST AMENDMENT RIGHTS CAN BE SUSPENDED DURING WARTIME • Espionage and Sedition Act: silenced any and all opposition to the war • It became a crime to speak out against war or the government or armed forces • Took away 1 st amendment rights (freedom of speech)

GERMANY STOPS FIGHTING • On November 9, 1918 the Kaiser stepped down • Two days later November 11, 1918 Germany agreed to an Armistice: an end to fighting! • 11 th day of the 11 th month at the 11 th hour all fighting had ceased (stopped)

LEGACY OF WWI WILSON’S FOURTEEN POINTS • 10 months before the war had ended, Wilson spoke out to Congress regarding his goals for peace; this became known as the Fourteen Points • Smaller military forces • No secret treaties (alliances) • Freedom of the seas • Free trade • The 14 th point became known as The League of Nations (United Nations): an association of nations to peacefully settle disputes

LEGACY OF THE WAR TREATY OF VERSAILLES • Germany was forced to accept harsh consequences in the Treaty of Versailles (excluded from society “Nazi’s”) • Germany forced to : • Accept total blame for the war • Germany must disarm • Pay huge reparations (all allied costs) • Give up colonies *Treaty of Versailles became a future cause of WWII…. Why do you think?

VIDEO- WWI ON THE HOMEFRONT https: //app. discoveryeducation. com/learn/videos/cf 1451 f 3 -5 d 44 -4 dc 4 -ae 1 f-d 172 bc 5 ba 2 b 6/? has. Local. Host=True 1. Complete note catcher as you are watching the film 1. 15 video response questions