Transcript WWI - PAISD
Who? Allied Powers France , Great Britain & Russia VS. Central Powers Germany & Austria-Hungary U.S. Involvement The U.S. initially wanted to stay neutral during WWI. However, Germany resented this and said that any ships travelling in European territory were targets. The U.S. was secretly aiding the Allies. The Lusitania Therefore, Germany torpedoed the Lusitania, an American ship travelling in the region. 1200 people were killed. Zimmerman Note Germany asked Mexico to form an alliance against the U.S. In repayment, Germany would help Mexico regain territory lost in the Mexican-American war. When the U.S. heard about this, they were infuriated and President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to join “The Great War” on the side of the Allies. President Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) President from 1913-1921 Life During the War The U.S. Army had about 200,000 soldiers at the beginning of the war. By the end of the war, enrollment was up to over 4 million. Women helped out in the Great War by becoming factory workers in the place of male workers who were fighting in the war. Mexican American leaders in Texas urged their people during WWI to support the war effort. ‘Do Your Bit’ Poster Life During the War Because Americans had such anti-German feelings during the War, some schools discontinued teaching German. About ¼ of Texans who served in the war were African-American. Camp Logan A riot happened at Camp Logan outside of Houston where black soldiers felt they were being mistreated. Camp Logan is now a memorial park in Houston dedicated to those who died during WWI. Memorial Park, Houston, TX Formerly Camp Logan After the War The Allies (Great Britain, France, Russian and the U.S.) won the Great War. Germany was punished severely for starting the war and this bitterness set the stage for WWII. 1920s The early 1920’s were a time of great success in American History. People began moving from rural (country) areas to urban(cities) areas. Rural Urban 1920s The horse and buggy era ended and automobiles use became widespread. 1920s 1926 Model T Ford Women in the 1920s Women won the right to vote and began taking part in politics; however, -Women still were paid less money than men for equal labor. -Women did not have the same legal rights as men. -Minorities were limited to low paying jobs. However, The price of cotton was beginning to fall. This was the first sign that trouble was about to hit the United States.