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The U.S. in World War I: From Neutrality to Victory

Explore the journey of the United States in World War I, from neutrality to active involvement leading to victory. Discover key events such as the sinking of the Lusitania, Wilson's efforts for peace, the German U-boat campaign, the American Expeditionary Force, and more. Learn about significant figures like Gen. John J. Pershing, Sgt. Alvin York, Eddie Rickenbacker, and the Harlem Hellfighters. Witness the impact of America's entry into the war and its contributions to the Allied victory.

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The U.S. in World War I: From Neutrality to Victory

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  1. World War I Ch 19.2 The U.S. Goes to War

  2. May 7, 1915 German U-boat sinks the British liner The Lusitania. 1,200 dead, 128 of them American

  3. Wilson Outraged! • Germany apologized, paid damages, but refused to end U-boat campaign. • 1916: Wilson tries to mediate a “Peace without Victory” = both sides refuse. • March 1916: French ship Sussexsunk. Several Americans killed. • Germany pledges NOT to shoot without warning

  4. Election of 1916 • Wilson reelected: “kept us out of the war! ” • He pursues peace but begins to build Navy

  5. 1917: Germany Pulls Us In • German spies working in America • Feb. Unrestricted Sub-Warfare resumes! • Zimmerman Note: British intelligence intercepts German message to Mexico offering an alliance against the USA!!!

  6. April 2, 1917: Wilson asks Congress for Declaration of War

  7. The American Expeditionary Force • The independent American army that was sent to France. • Led by Gen. John J. Pershing

  8. “Over There!” • American Forces took a year to prep. • 1917: Communist Revolution in Russia! Lenin makes peace w/ Germany • Treaty of Brest-Litovsk • 1918: Germany launches last assault on Western Front.

  9. June 1, 1918: American troops help block German attack 50 miles from Paris. • Americans break through at Argonne Forest. • Black Troops played critical role • Fall 1918: German lines fall apart!

  10. Sgt. Alvin York (of TN) • Most decorated American in war. • Captured 128 Germans at Argonne.

  11. Eddie Rickenbacker (of OH) • Greatest American Flying Ace of War. • Shot down 26 German planes

  12. The Harlem Hellfighters • 1st Black Regiment in WWI • 1st with black officers • Received Croix de Guerre.

  13. Armistice Day Nov. 11, 1918: Germany surrenders

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