Explain the M.A.I.N. Causes of WW1.

M-Militarism-building up a strong army and preparing for war A-Alliances-agreements between between countries I-Imperialism-when countries compete to build empires by taking over weaker lands. N-Nationalism-strong pride in your country

What were the causes of the US entering WW1.

-Unrestricted Submarine Warfare-Germans began using U-Boats to sink American ships. -The Lusitania Sinking-a German submarine sank the British ship. -The Zimmerman Telegram-Germany sent a message to Mexico proposing that Mexico join Germany in the war

-Economic ties-the U.S. was trading heavily with Britain and France, if Germany won, the U.S. would lose financially. -Protecting democracy- Wilson argued that the U.S should join the war to protect democracy.

How did the United States prepare for WW1 on the Homefront

The US mobilized the economy by having factories switch from consumer goods to making weapons, uniforms, & supplies. Conserving resources, purchasing war bonds, propaganda, and women stepping up in jobs.

Messages, posters, and media to influence people's opinions and behaviors, to support the war effort.

The peace treaty that officially ended WW1.

An international organization created after WW1 to keep peace and prevent wars, but it failed because it lacked power and support from countries.

Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points

A plan for a fair and lasting peace after WW1. He wanted countries to work together and avoid another war.

Trench Warfare was a type of fighting in WW1 where soldiers dug long, narrow ditches called trenches to protect themselves from enemy fire. I made WW1 long, deadly and difficult because neither side could easily defeat the other.

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Question	Answer
Explain the M.A.I.N. Causes of WW1.	M-Militarism-building up a strong army and preparing for war A-Alliances-agreements between between countries I-Imperialism-when countries compete to build empires by taking over weaker lands. N-Nationalism-strong pride in your country
What were the causes of the US entering WW1.	-Unrestricted Submarine Warfare-Germans began using U-Boats to sink American ships. -The Lusitania Sinking-a German submarine sank the British ship. -The Zimmerman Telegram-Germany sent a message to Mexico proposing that Mexico join Germany in the war
2nd part	-Economic ties-the U.S. was trading heavily with Britain and France, if Germany won, the U.S. would lose financially. -Protecting democracy- Wilson argued that the U.S should join the war to protect democracy.
How did the United States prepare for WW1 on the Homefront	The US mobilized the economy by having factories switch from consumer goods to making weapons, uniforms, & supplies. Conserving resources, purchasing war bonds, propaganda, and women stepping up in jobs.
WW1 propaganda	Messages, posters, and media to influence people's opinions and behaviors, to support the war effort.
Treaty of Versailles	The peace treaty that officially ended WW1.
League of Nations	An international organization created after WW1 to keep peace and prevent wars, but it failed because it lacked power and support from countries.
Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points	A plan for a fair and lasting peace after WW1. He wanted countries to work together and avoid another war.
Trench Warfare	Trench Warfare was a type of fighting in WW1 where soldiers dug long, narrow ditches called trenches to protect themselves from enemy fire. I made WW1 long, deadly and difficult because neither side could easily defeat the other.

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