unit6

Vocabulary:
stability- the state of being stable
guerrilla- a member of a small independent group taking part in irregularfighting, typically against larger regular forces
nationalism- patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts.
emphasis- special importance, value, or prominence given to something
self-determination- the process by which a country determines its own statehood and forms its own allegiances and government
propaganda- chiefly derogatory information, esp. of a biased or misleading nature,used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view
erode- (of wind, water, or other natural agents) gradually wear away (soil, rock,
contraband- goods that have been imported or exported illegally
U-boat- a German submarine used in World War I or World War II

1. Write one or two paragraphs: discuss Woodrow Wilson’s policy of moral diplomacy, arguing either for or against his belief that the United States is morally obligated to intervene in the governments of other countries “to put good people in power.” Use examples from Wilson’s time and/or from current events to illustrate your point of view.
2. Explain, in your own words, the crisis in Mexico during President Wilson’s first year in office.
3. List the events that led to the beginning of World War I. The Assassination of arch duke Franz Ferdinand, Austria-hungary Declared war on serbia witch dragged in many other countries due to defensive agreements.
4. List three reasons that many Americans supported the Allies when World War I began. We had huge investments in britain and france, if they were to loose we would have not got our 2 billion dollars back; We were trading with many countries in the war and last we joined in because the unrestricted submarine warefare introduced by the germans made Woodrow Wilson tell congress to declare war.
5. Write a conclusion about how these reasons influenced U.S. policy. America tended to support countries that supported them and help britain because it was Americas founder.

Place the following events in the order in which they occurred

• 1.Germany resumes unrestricted submarine warfare.
• 2.American newspapers report the discovery of the Zimmermann telegram.
• 3.Germany issues the Sussex Pledge.
• 4.President Wilson appears before a special session of Congress to ask for a declaration of war.
• 5.Germans sink the Lusitania.

1. What were the causes and results of American intervention in Mexico and the Caribbean? The U.S. was helping them to break away from spain and said they would back them up if they ended up going to war.
2. What were the causes of World War I, and why did the United States enter the war? There were a couple of causes of world war 1. The assassination of arch duke Franz Ferdinand was a major cause of ww1. the U.S. went to war because we need all the money that britain and france owed us and if they lost we wouldn't have gotten it.

Section 2

Vocabulary:
draft- a preliminary version of a piece of writing
conscription- compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces
victory garden- a vegetable garden, esp. a home garden, planted to increase food production during a war
migrate- move from one region or habitat to another, esp. regularly according to the seasons
espionage- the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information
constitute- be (a part) of a whole

1. Do you know anyone who has served in a war or conflict in recent years, such as the Gulf War or the war in Afghanistan or Iraq? How would you feel about a return to the draft during times of war? Write your thoughts in a paragraph.
2. Create two new advertising slogans (create two keynote slides and embed them on your wiki) to encourage Americans to conserve food or fuel or to buy bonds to support World War I.
3. What are your thoughts on some of the restrictions of civil liberties Americans faced during the war (World War I)?
4. How did the United States raise an army and win support for World War I?
5. How was the economy controlled to support the war?

Section 3

Vocabulary:
network- an arrangement of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines.
convoy- a group of ships or vehicles traveling together, typically accompanied by armed troops, warships, or other vehicles for protection.
adequately- satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity
armistice- an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.
resolve- settle or find a solution to (a problem, dispute, or contentiousmatter)
reparations- the making of amends for a wrong one has done, by paying money to or otherwise helping those who have been wronged

QUESTIONS

1. List the important battles in 1918 that led to the Allied victory in World War I.
2. Describe the reasons that this is called “A Flawed Peace.” Because it was a short period of time where there was no war and no fighting.
3. What fighting techniques were used in World War I? Trench warfare
4. What was the American response to the Treaty of Versailles? The Americans did not support the treaty.

Section 4

cost of living- the level of prices relating to a range of everyday items.
general strike- a strike of workers in all or most industries.
widespread- found or distributed over a large area or number of people
authorities- the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforceobedience
deport- expel (a foreigner) from a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime
restoration- the action of returning something to a former owner, place, orcondition

QUESTIONS
Before reading this lesson, think about your knowledge of American history.

1. What do you predict happened as the United States began to move forward after World War I? They got in a lot of financial problems due to the fact they were not ready to go into war and had a lot of disputes with the people.

QUESTIONS

1. List the effects of the end of World War I on the American economy. We rushed into the war and lost a lot of money due to fact we weren't prepared.
2. Imagine that the year is 1920, the time of the Red Scare, and you are a member of a radical immigrant organization in New York City. Write a paragraph describing the scene of a bank bombing and your feelings about raids on the headquarters of groups such as yours by agents of Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer.
3. Explain, in your own words, the reason for the wave of strikes after World War I. The strikes are directed because of anger that we joined and ended the war.
4. Write a paragraph about how the fear of communism affected the United States. Include the origins of this fear and the policies the federal government put in place in reaction to it.
5. What were the causes of and the reaction to the Red Scare? The causes of the red scare were bombings from anarchists and people thought a bolshevik type of revolution was coming to our nation.