questions 3-5

3) Discuss the Strategy of Conflict developed during WW1 by the Central Powers and the Allied Powers. How was the strategy not effective? What were the results of the Strategy, and the outcome for the war, the men, etc.? What happened when America joined the war? How did this change the outcome? Would there have been a different result if Russia had stayed in the War? (support your conclusions).


4) WW1 Brought many Changes at Home, including Unprecedented Governmental Control of the Economy and of News and Information. Discuss the extent of the Sacrifices that were required of Americans at Home. Discuss the changes in American Life caused by the war. Explain the steps the government took to finance the war, manage the economy, and boost Americanism. (Talk about propaganda and raising money and recruiting troops). Be sure to include how the lives at Home changed during the war. How did the Government try to keep Americans happy – or did they? Did some people feel during this time that civil liberties were suppressed?


5) Explain Pres. Wilson’s vision of Postwar peace, summarized in his 14 points. Why was the vision not shared by the allies and the US Congress? What Political mistakes did he make that cost him support for his peace plan? Would you have handled this differently and How? It is often said that Wilson won the war but then “Lost the Peace.” Explain that statement. Many countries turned to the Treaty of Versailles forcing the Central Powers to Sign. What was the Treaty of Versailles, and how did it come to change the course of History.

outline topics

1) What Clue or Clues Suggest to you that the Major Powers expected the Crisis Between Austria-Hungary and Serbia would Lead to war? The Alliance System in Europe in 1914 was designed to maintain Peace, yet it seemed to make the conflict worse once the fighting began. Explain the inconsistency. What other Factors lead to the war in Europe? How could the Nations have avoided the Conflict? How was there no stopping the Conflict once it Began?



2) Analyze why the United States was at first so removed from the conflict in Europe. What forces drew the nation toward war? What goals did the United States Have regarding the War in Europe? Explain How Relations Between the United States and Germany Deteriorated. Why did the United States Finally Declare War? Identify Alternative Solutions to the Problem of the U-Boat Attacks. How Would you address Congress to Convince Them not to Go to War? Would you keep the US out of War? Why or Why Not?