World War 1

World War I Oversimplified Watch this video about the beginning of World War I. Notice which countries were involved, what events led to the war, and what role the United States was playing. Then answer the questions below. What event started the war? England invades Russia Assassination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand Belgium declares neutrality What country does Austria-Hungary ask for help? Great Britain Germany Russia What are the countries that fight against Austro-Hungary and Germany? Great Britain and France France and Russia Russia Serbiaand Montenegro all the the above While the fighting is happening in Europe, what does Pres. Wilson in the United States try to do? make money off the war take over Africa while everyone else is distracted broker peace True or False: Trench warfare is fast and easy. True False The United States Gets Involved Trench warfare is what we call a war of attrition, meaning that each side is trying to wear down the other until they give up. No one is really taking any territory and the fighting line isn't moving. By 1917 the Russians leave the war because of a revolution in Russia (known as the Bulshovik Revolution) but the United States is going to get involved. History Channel: The US in World War I Watch this video and then answer the question below: why did the US get involved in World War I? Why did the United States get involved in World War I? Write one paragraph (minimum 6 sentences) of why the United States got involved in World War I. Include if you think it was a good idea for the US to get involved. World War I in Utah Once the United States entered the war, many people from Utah served their country in different ways. Below you will find primary source documents about Utahns in World War I. Utah Encourages Food Rationing to help the war effort. Notice how changing food habits were a way for even women and children to be involved in the war effort. Knitting for the war effort Utah Nurses Letter from a soldier to his mother Reflection Pretend that you are living in 1918 during the late stages of World War 1. Imagine yourself as a participant in the war. You can choose to be a soldier in France writing home, a nurse at the front writing to another nurse, a person in Utah writing to a loved one at the front, etc... you decide who you are. Write a letter, at least 2 paragraphs, to someone about your experience.