Lesson 12: The US & World War One Discussion & Quiz

What factors drove U.S. entry into World War I?
• How did Wilson’s call for “keeping the world safe for democracy” play a part in U.S. involvement in the war and in
postwar negotiations?
• What were Wilson’s hopes for postwar negotiations, and were they realized (why or why not)?
• How did ordinary Americans and members of Congress feel about the United States’ role in international affairs after
the war?
Which groups in American society opposed the war, and why?
• How did the government respond to this opposition?
• What caused the first “Red Scare” and how did Americans respond?
• How did changes in America due to the war and migrations create conflict?
• What groups of people experienced greater opportunity than others and why?

Sedition Act,the Espionage Act, the role of the Committee on Public Information and George Creel, the IWW, the Socialist Party, Emma Goldman and “Soviet Ark,” A. Mitchell Palmer and the Palmer Raids, and the Red Scare
Committee on Public Information, Food Administration,
National War Labor Board, Selective Service Act, unrestricted
migration from Mexico and the first Great Migration for
workers in cities, and the selling of war bonds.

HS.SS.5A - 5A. Analyze the impact of scarcity on the decisions a society must make regarding the choices that influence the relationships between citizens and their governments.
HS.SS.5B - 5B. Apply and demonstrate the concepts of specialization, economic interdependence, and supply and demand as they relate to other economic conditions or issues.
HS.SS.3A - 3A. Evaluate how historical events and developments were shaped by unique circumstances of time and place as well as broader historical contexts.

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Students will demonstrate knowledge of the World War One period through discussion.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of key terms through a vocabulary quiz.

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Students will be given a note taking outline

Teacher will discuss concepts with class.

Students will take a quiz on key terms and submit notes.

Chapter 19 Outline

Chapter 19 Quiz