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• List the four causes of World War I in Europe. Be prepared to explain each and provide a specific example.	Militarism- the US was strengthening their armies and navies Alliances- the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente Imperialism- competition over who's better Nationalism- (self-determination) SERBIA ALL THESE CAUSES ARE MAJOR AND SPELL THE WORD MAIN!
• Soldiers referred to World War I as "The Trench War." Using examples, explain why the name is accurate.	Most of the war was fought in trenches and an example is the Battle of Marne
• As his troops marched off to war Kaiser Wilhem of Germany told his men, "You will be home before the leaves have fallen from the trees." Explain the reasoning behind the statement. Explain why the Kaiser and the rest of Europe were wrong (use three specific examples).	Well most of Europe thought that the war would be a short one. and that the soldiers would be back before fall. But they were wrong and for the examples: ummm well i will edit this later sooo
• Explain the four events/reasons that drew the United States into the World War I. When applicable, be sure to include the reasoning the Germans used for their actions.	1. GERMANY went back to unrestricted submarine warfare ( hard to trade and the product the Americans would risk loosing) 2. Zimmerman Telegram: Feb 1917 Arthur Zimmerman, Germans foreign secretary, sends secret note to Mexico;Urges Mexico to attack US and "win back its lost provinces" 3.Russian Revolution (March 1917) 1917 revolutions drive Czar Nicholas II from power 1914: Russians supported war By 1917 Russia lost over 1 million men Food shortages and Discontent with Government 4.Democracy
• On April 2, 1917 President Wilson addressed the United States Congress asking for a declaration of war against Germany. In his address he stated, "The world must be made safe for democracy." How might African Americans fighting in Europe or supporting the war effort at home have found this statement problematic? Cite specific evidence discussed in class.	Look in your notes because some classes had diffrent things

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• "• List the four causes of World War I in Europe. Be prepared to explain each and provide a specific example." image
• "• Soldiers referred to World War I as "The Trench War." Using examples, explain why the name is accurate." image
• "• As his troops marched off to war Kaiser Wilhem of Germany told his men, "You will be home before the leaves have fallen from the trees." Explain the reasoning behind the statement. Explain why the Kaiser and the rest of Europe were wrong (use three specific examples)." image
• "• Explain the four events/reasons that drew the United States into the World War I. When applicable, be sure to include the reasoning the Germans used for their actions." image
• "• On April 2, 1917 President Wilson addressed the United States Congress asking for a declaration of war against Germany. In his address he stated, "The world must be made safe for democracy." How might African Americans fighting in Europe or supporting the war effort at home have found this statement problematic? Cite specific evidence discussed in class." image

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