The U.S. Joins WW1
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Objective
I can explain the main reasons why the U.S. decided to enter World War I.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
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What was the official policy of the United States regarding World War I before it entered the conflict, and what did this policy imply about American attitudes towards the war?
Describe the significance of unrestricted submarine warfare in Germany's decision-making and how it influenced the U.S. entry into World War I.
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Exit ticket
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“Explain the impact of unrestricted submarine warfare on the United States' decision to enter World War I. Include specific details from the video to support your explanation. Describe the significance of the Zimmermann Telegram in the context of the U.S. entry into World War I. What were its contents, and how did it affect American public opinion? ”
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