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There were many causes of the first World War. Tension between countries caused strained relationships. Many countries like the United States wanted to steer clear of war and its effects. However, their fate was inevitable.

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Nationalism is when a person or a nation is devoted to their nation’s interests. In effect, Nationalism created a competitive relationship between nations.

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Militarism is advancing ones own nations military for diplomacy. Since many nations wanted the most powerful military in the world, militarism was a popular theme in history.

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The Triple Entente and The Triple Alliances

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The Alliance system is a defense of nations. They were believed to be contributing to a balance of power, or to lessen the possibility of war. The Triple Entente, or Allies, consisted of Russia, Britain, and France. The Triple Alliance during this time was Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. Lastly, the Central powers were Germany, Austria-Hungary along with the Ottoman Empire.

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Archduke assassination depicts the chaos the was unleashed while going to the Bosnian capital

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Assasination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (June 1914)

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Assasination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (June 1914)

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While visiting the Bosnian capital, the heir to the Austrian throne , Archduke Franz Ferdinand was shot along with his wife. This made Austria-Hungary declare war against Serbia.

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In July, war started. Germany declared war on France and Russia. Then, Germany invaded Belgium making Britain declare war on their allies, Britain and Austria-Hungary.

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Trench Systems (Cross Section). This video describes what soldiers used in WW1. Many soldiers used trench warfare. A common method of fighting on both sides.

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Trench Warfare was when armies fought against each other in built trenches in the ground. Other underground quarters were used by officers and commanders. “No man’s land” was popularly known for its abandoned filthy atmosphere. It was the area between both sides trench complexes.

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When the war began, many Americans were divided. President Wilson stated that America would be neutral. Many Americans did not want to expose their family to the hardships of war. For example, many believed that war was unnecessary and evil.

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A German U-Boat sank the British Lusitania. This led the United states to become enraged because it took 128 American lives. Agreeing to not sink any more ships, another ship ship sank due to the Germans. The Sussex was also sunk, holding 80 American passengers killing them. Germany then created the Sussex pledge. This pledge kept Germany from sinking any more ships. Later on, Germany announced they would sink any British ships.

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The Zimmerman note telegram that was decoded

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In response, the Zimmerman note was enacted. A telegram from Germany wanted to create an alliance between Germany and Mexico if the United states declared war. However, the telegram was decoded and printed in American newspapers. Americans were furious.

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Congress passed this act to meet the governments need for more fighting power in May 1917. It required men to register with the government in order to be randomly selected for military service

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A method that involved a heavy guard of destroyers taking merchant ships back and forth across the Atlantic. American vice, Sims, convinced the British to use this method since the U.S. needed to find a way to protect its transatlantic shipping.

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Alvin York known as one of Americas greatest war heroes 

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Alvin York - Opposing War (October 1918)

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Alvin York - Opposing War (October 1918)

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One of Americas greatest war heroes who became famous during the fighting in the Meuse-Argonne area. York purposed opposing war based on morality. However, York decided fighting was needed if the cause was just. He captured or killed 163 German men with only a revolver and rifle. Because of his bravery, he became a famous sergeant in America.

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Riots and shortages of food and supplies were common at this time for Germany. The economy was crashing making them face many tribulations. Because of this, Germany decided to cease fire, creating the armistice. This officially ended the war.

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Once the government had extended its control over the economy, it was faced with two major focuses ,raising money and convincing the public to support the war. During this time America spent $35.5 billion on the war.

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Targets of these attacks were Americans who had emigrated from other nations, especially those from Germany and Austria-Hungary.

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In June 1917 Congress passed the Espionage Act, and in May 1918 it passed the Sedition Act. Under the Espionage and Sedition Acts,
The Espionage and Sedition Acts targeted socialists and labor leaders. Eugene V. Debs was handed a ten-year prison sentence for speaking out against the war and the draft. The anarchist Emma Goldman received a two-year prison sentence and a $10,000 fine for organizing the No Con-scription League.

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Depicts where people migrated during this time

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Great Migration, the large-scale movement of hundreds of thousands of southern blacks to cities in the North.
most part, the migrants’ lives changed for the better in the North. As the artist Jacob Lawrence wrote, “the children were able to go to school, and their parents gained the freedom to vote” but however

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President Wilsons fourteen point in his plan

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The first few were addressed to prevent war and abolishing secret agreements between nations. They proposed lower tariffs to facilitate free trade and called for military cutbacks and freedom of the seas. Other points focused on the need to resolve national border disputes. The points also proposed settlements for colonial people who wanted to be independent.

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An organization of people who’s main focus was to have world peace. These people provided a forum for nations to discuss and settle their differences without having to resort to war.

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This treaty established 9 nations which included Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia. This changed the boundaries of other nations. It carved areas out of the Ottoman Empire and gave them to France and Great Britain as temporary colonies. It barred Germany from maintaining an army and required Germany to return the region of Alsace-Lorraine to France.