documents of destiny. 1.) allied/central powers allied power: england, france and russia (eventually...
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Documents of Destiny
1.) Allied/Central Powers
• Allied Power: England, France and Russia (eventually U.S. and Italy)
• Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria
• U.S. – remains neutral until 1917
2.) Lusitania
• It was a British ship sunk by German u-boats (submarines)
3.) Nat’l Defense Act
• Warm-up yesterday
U.S. entry to war
• German submarines sunk 5 U.S. ships• Zimmerman Note – Germany proposed
Mexico join Central Powers
Declaration of War
• April 4, 1917
Selective Service Act
• Made it mandatory for men ages 21-30 to register with local draft board
Espionage and Sedition Acts
• Avoid the overthrow of gov’t by radical groups• Prohibit public from saying/writing anything
disloyal about gov’t
Russia - 1917
• Overthrow Czar Nicholas II• Communist Revolution
Schenck
• Passed out pamphlets telling those drafted to avoid service to their country
Methods/Weapons
• Submarines• Planes• Big Bertha (cannon)• Poisonous gas
Fighting End
• November 1918
Death toll
• 8.5 million
14 Points
• Created by President Wilson• 1-9 (Self-determination)• 10-13 (Causes of modern warfare)• Final Point: League of Nations
Big Four – Treaty of Versailles
• Wilson: U.S.• George: England• Clemenceau: France• Orlando: Italy
Outcome of Treaty of Versailles
• German disarmament• Forced to admit full responsibility of war• Made to pay 6 billion in reparations