Unit 7 – World War I

Important People, Terms, and Places (know what it is and its significance)

You should be able to write an essay discussing the following:

1. The long and short term causes of World War I

2.  How was the US brought into WWI? Describe at least two events that affected the American decision for war.

3.  Name three goals Wilson had for the peace. Did he achieve them? Why or why not?

4.  How did American participation in WWI change the U.S. at home?

5.   How was propaganda used in encouraging support for the war.

6.  How did America change as a result of WWI?

Important Dates to Remember

1914 – Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated

World War I begins

1915 – Lusitania sunk

1917 – The Zimmerman Note intercepted

            Russian Revolution

            U.S. Declares war on Germany

1918 - Armistice ends WWI

1919 – U.S. Senate Rejects Treaty of Versailles