The US Enters World War One

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The US Enters World War One

What would you like to learn
about WWI?

Militarism is when a country begins to grow its:

1. medical supplies
2. educational schools
3. military and weapons
4. banking system

How did imperialism lead to World War One?

1. Countries building stronger militaries
2. Countries fighting over land and resources
3. Countries refusing certain religions
4. Countries needing new technology

What were some of the causes of World War One (M.A.I.N)?

Who were the alliances that led to World War One?

1. Triple Alliance and Triple Entente
2. Confederacy and Union
3. Nazi's and Allies
4. Stuarts and Tudors

What was the final event that sparked World War One?

1. The invasion of Belgium by Germany
2. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie
3. The sinking of the Lusitania

True or False:
The United States wanted to remain neutral at the start of World War One.

1. True
2. False

Why were Americans angry about the Lusitania?

1. It was a letter sent by Italy to try to get Canada to invade the U.S.
2. A German submarine sank a passenger ship, which killed many Americans
3. President Wilson looked to send troops to Europe without permission from Congress

What was the final event that brought the U.S. into World War One?

1. The sinking of the Lusitania
2. The Zimmerman telegram
3. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie