Big Picture Theme: Is it the United States' responsibility to make the world safe for democracy?
Overview:
When Europe went to war in 1914, the United States sought to stay out of the conflict. Both Republicans and Democrats disregarded American neutrality. Germany’s use of unrestricted submarine warfare and our economic ties to England eventually brought the United States into the bloody European conflict. Mobilization called for many to sacrifices by the American people. At the conclusion of the war, the U.S. Senate rejected President Wilson’s plan for prolonged peace, which led to the rise of nationalist governments in Europe and ultimately, World War II.
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Essential Questions:
When Europe went to war in 1914, the United States sought to stay out of the conflict. Both Republicans and Democrats disregarded American neutrality. Germany’s use of unrestricted submarine warfare and our economic ties to England eventually brought the United States into the bloody European conflict. Mobilization called for many to sacrifices by the American people. At the conclusion of the war, the U.S. Senate rejected President Wilson’s plan for prolonged peace, which led to the rise of nationalist governments in Europe and ultimately, World War II.
Key Concepts:
- How conflict became evident in American society during and after World War I.
- How Wilson’s idealism and American economic interests led to controversy over foreign policy.
Essential Questions:
- Was world war inevitable in 1914?
- Was it possible for the US to maintain neutrality in World War I?
- Should the United States fight wars to make the world safe for democracy? Should the United States have entered World War I?
- Should a democratic government tolerate dissent during times of war and other crises?
- Was the Treaty of Versailles a fair and effective settlement for lasting world peace?
World War I 1914-1920
World War I Vocab List | |
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Wilson Neutrality Worksheets | |
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WWI Brochure Activity | |
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WWI Propaganda Posters | |
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