https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1 My top ten events for US involvement in WW1 en-us 2022-12-20 19:01:31 UTC 2025-10-25 08:14:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f36a.png jaiden_powers https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2426105294 The Luisitania is one of the most influential event that caused the U.S to go into war. This was the case because it killed approximately 1,200 people. This was so significant because it served as a statement from Germans. The consequences of the sinking led to U.S feeling like Germany was being unfair with their rules over the waters. This helped started submarine warfare.]]> 2022-12-20 19:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2426105294 jaiden_powers https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2426105641 The Zimmerman Telegram is one of the most important pieces of what propelled the U.S into War. It was so significant because it lead the U.S to feeling betrayed or backstabbed by Mexico. After being interpreted by British, the results of this led to panic by President Wilson thinking the U.S was getting plotted against.]]> 2022-12-20 19:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2426105641 jaiden_powers https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2426107825 The Battle of Saint Mihiel was one of the critical battles for the U.S Army because it was the first U.S led offense of WW1. This is also important because it implemented heavy use of artillery in WW1. And because of this it helped to structure U.S's army later on in the war. ]]> 2022-12-20 19:27:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2426107825 jaiden_powers https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2426108755 The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was another one of the biggest advances by the US in WW1 because it was the largest independent offensive the US took against the German Army. This was considered America's "bloodiest battle", 1.2 million men participated in it, over 26,000 men were killed and approximately 100,000 wounded. This is so significant because since it was on such a large scale it put pressure on the Germans to sign the Armistice to end the war.]]> 2022-12-20 19:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2426108755 jaiden_powers https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2426109743 The 3rd Battle of Ypres (a.k.a The Battle of Passchendaele) was one of the biggest statements of the war, the battle ended in approximately 16,000 Canadians wounded or killed, This is so significant because it adds to how big of a war WW1 really was. The battle could be seen as not doing anything at the time, but it led to a Canadian victory over the forefront of the ridge giving the Allied Powers a advantage that later on gave them the victory to the war.]]> 2022-12-20 19:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2426109743 jaiden_powers https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2426109931 The Battle of Cambrai is so important for the U.S in WW1 because it was the first battle that U.S saw action. Even though the U.S was mostly in the backlines of this battle they supplied help in the railways for construction. This battle was so significant because it introduced the first use of a tank in war. ]]> 2022-12-20 19:30:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2426109931 jaiden_powers https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2426110200 The Treaty of Versailles was one of the main discussion points at the end of the war. The treaty stood as the ending point of war, President Wilson delivered the treaty to the Senate. This was so significant when the Senate refused to sign the treaty because it means that the US also would never join the League of Nations.]]> 2022-12-20 19:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2426110200 jaiden_powers https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2426951642 The Food Administration was important to the U.S during WW1 because it basically said to conserve your food. This helped many people and specifically women to open up job opportunities for many. This was so helpful and impactful because it helped the US during the war so that they weren't struggling economically]]> 2022-12-21 19:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2426951642 jaiden_powers https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2427893015 The Great Depression was one of the effects of WW1. Because of the war being so taxing on the government. The way they decided to raise money was to raise taxes for the public. Stock markets crashed, and this turned into turmoil for people that couldn't find jobs. And even simple things like buying food becoming expensive for many. The results of this are so impactful and WW1 is to blame.]]> 2022-12-23 07:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2427893015 jaiden_powers https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2427896209 The U.S received a huge boost in Economy status after WW1. This significant of this is huge because after a war where they spent most their money, places like Europe were deprived of necessary goods. The U.S made bank off selling some of their goods for funds. This was so significant in order to avoid adding to the nationwide debt.]]> 2022-12-23 07:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jaiden_powers/fr9pntxyo89cn7p1/wish/2427896209