1. The United States and WWI

4. Militarism

6. What is an alliance? A close association of nations or other groups, formed to advance common interests or causes. Alliances By 1914 all the major powers were linked by a system of alliances. The alliances made it more likely that a war would start. Once started, the alliances made it more likely that it would spread .

13. The Start of WWI

22. Supplying the Allies Neutrality stopped when $$$ came into the picture!! Although the US supplied materials to both sides, it supplied MUCH more to the Allies. Overall the increase in trade greatly helped “neutral” America. This is a $4 BILLION increase 4.88 billion 856 million Total 280 million 187 million Neutral 1.1 billion 169 million Germany 3.5 billion 500 million Allies 1917 1914 Trading Countries

26. Marne 6,000 men came in taxis from the reserves to the front lines in Paris. Interesting Facts France was able to prevent Germany from a swift victory but were unable to defeat the army. They held them outside of Paris. Outcome France (on the Marne River) Location September 6-9, 1914 Dates ALLIED: France CENTRAL: Germany Counties Involved

28. Jutland Most believe that Germany was able to win because their position put the sun directly in front of the British Interesting Facts German naval victory Outcome Off the coast of Denmark, Norway and Scotland Location May 1916 Dates ALLIED: Britain CENTRAL: Germany Counties Involved

31. A New Type of Combat: The Cause and Effect of Technological Innovations

33. Trench Warfare

37. TRENCH FOOT

38. Poison Gas

40. Zimmerman Telegram

44. Propaganda to Win Support

45. The US entry into WWI

48. The Cost of War The cost of war was pushed to the taxpayer. 1. Increase in taxes 2. Liberty and Victory loans (Government Bonds)

53. Suspending Civil Liberties

60. BACK TO THE END OF WWI

63. Signing for Peace in Europe: The Treaty of Versailles

70. The End of WWI