K. Brennan & I. Garofalo
United States History 2 Honors
“The Great War” -WW1 Note Guide
Reference; Text Chapter 19, Zinn Chapter 14, Schweikart & Allen pgs: 492-494, 510-526
Causes of “The Great War”
 M
 A
 N
 I
 A
Why did it become an international conflict involving several continents?
Allies
Central Powers
Woodrow Wilson’s original stance on US involvement? Why did this change?
Factors to consider
 Trade
 Lusitania
 Zimmerman Note
 Russian Revolution
 Britain
 Germany
When did we enter the war?
Why did the following groups of Americans oppose US involvement in the war?
 Naturalized Citizens
 Socialists
 Pacifists
 Parents
How did we raise an army?
 Selective service
 Conscientious objector
How did we raise a naval force?
Why was this the first modern war?
Technology and Developments
 Trench warfare
o No man’s land
 Uboats/submarines
 Blockade
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Convoy System
Tanks
Poison Gas
Machine Guns
Airplanes
Impact at Home
How did these agencies & laws assist the war effort?
 War Industries Board
 Railroad Administration
 Fuel Administration
 National War Labor Board
 Food Administration
 Committee on Public Information
 Espionage & Sedition Acts
o Schenck v. US - SEE CASE SUMMARY HANDOUT
 Compare/Contrast to Patriot Act - SEE CASE SUMMARY
HANDOUT
How were the following groups of Americans affected?
 German Immigrants
 African Americans
 Women
Ending the War
 How did it come to an end?
 When?
Wilson’s 14 points -SEE HANDOUT
Treaty of Versailles -SEE HANDOUT
Changes in Europe -SEE HANDOUT
Estimated Cost of the war
 Deaths
o Civilian
o Military
 Injuries
 Monetary investment
Format of Test
Multiple Choice, True/False, Short Answer and Essay
The essay will utilize quotes from Zinn and Schweikart & Allen. Please bring to class!!