Name: _____________________________________ Date: ________________ Period: __________
Major Causes leading US to WWI
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What are the MAIN Causes of how WWI started?
Militarism
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Indicate the correct (MAIN) cause for each of the world events leading to WWI.
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In 1870, Germany attacked France (Franco-German war), eventually winning the Alsace Lorraine territory (located between Germany and France); thus, helping to “unify” Germany.
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Between 1870 and 1914, due to Africa’s abundance in raw materials such as cotton, oil, and rubber, industrializing European countries, such as France, Great Britain, Ottoman Empire,
Austria Hungary, Portugal, and Germany competed with one another over control of Africa.
Germany and France almost went to war over Morocco.
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At the turn of the 20 th century, Great Britain and Germany competed in a “naval arms race.” This led to Great Britain building the Dreadnought ship, a fast and dangerous battleship with 12-inch guns. At any event, Germany was able to reproduce the Dreadnought, which in turn, forced
Great Britain to produce more as well.
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By 1914, two major alliances, the Triple Entente (France, Great Britain, Russia) and the Triple
Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy) formed.*
* Italy would eventually join the allies in 1915.
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In 1914, Serbian assassin (member of the secret society called the Black Hand), Gavrillo Princip, assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand in protest of Austria-Hungary’s annexation of Bosnia in
1908.

Name: _______________________________________________ Date: _________ Period: __________
WWI Stations
Station #1: Causes leading to WWI
Write down the events leading the US into WWI in the correct chronological order.
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Which of the events above do you feel marked when war with Germany was inevitable? (Do not write about US declares war on Germany.”) Justify your response with historical evidence.
Station #2: Analyzing the Zimmermann telegram
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Summarize the Zimmermann telegram by listing four significant/ interesting points.
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List three (strategic) reasons why Germany would attempt to create an alliance with Mexico?

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Station #3: Mobilization
Selective Service Act Committee on Public Information Food Administration
National War Labor Board War Industries Board
________________________World War I agency headed by Herbert Hoover; encouraged increased agriculture production and the conservation of existing food supply. From 1917 to 1919, wheat production increased from 637 bushels to 921 bushels. This agency is also responsible for establishing
“wheatless Mondays” and “meatless Thursday.”
________________________ Agency led by Bernard Baruch; allocated scarce goods, established production priorities, and set prices on goods. Despite government intervention in businesses, profits continued to ascend throughout the war.
_______________________ Agency created to settle disputes between workers and employers. Over
1200 arbitration cases were heard; the majority ruling in favor of the laborers. The AFL increased from 2 million members in 1918 to 3.2 million in 1919.
______________________ Agency led by George Creed; created to increase public support for World
War I. This agency promoted anti-German sentiment.
________________________Law that was enacted in 1917 that required men to register for military service. By 1918, the total number of draftees (ranging from ages 18 to 45) reached 24 million. 1 out of
8 of the potential draftees was called for service in the War.
For each of the Propaganda Posters indicate the committee, act, etc. it would most likely promotes/ supports. Apply two aspects of HAPPY (Historical Content, Audience, Purpose, Point of View, Why is the
Doc Important?) for each Poster to support your decision.
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Station #4: Impacts on Minorities & Civil Liberties
Write a clear & concise statement that best summarizes the impact that the war had on the following…
-Women
-African Americans
-Immigrants
What is the controversy surrounding the Espionage Act & Sedition Act?
Explain the precedent set in place by the Supreme Court Cases (Abrams vs. US & Schenck vs. US) in regards to its review of the Espionage & Sedition Act.
To what extent do you agree/ disagree with the precedent that is set? (Think about its impact on today.)

Station #5: 14 Points & Failure to ratify Treaty of Versailles
What is the rationale for why Wilson pushed for the following 14 points for world peace?
(For points #1 to #4: Think about causes leading US into War & MAIN causes leading to war.)
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#5 to #13: Refers to Self-Determination. What is Self-Determination?
#14: Why might this point be the most controversial?
Review the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles.
-The Treaty of Versailles is often viewed as the FIRST cause leading to WWII. Why?
What is the overall message behind the Interrupting the Ceremony political cartoon?
The US Senate failed to ratify the Treaty of Versailles due to its reservations of joining the League of
Nations. What does this say about the future direction of US foreign policy?