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World War I: U.S. Goes to War

Between 1914 and 1920, the U.S. mobilized its military power in support of the Allied effort in World War I, prompted by the Selective Service Act that required men aged 18-45 to register for the draft. Despite facing segregation and discrimination, African Americans, American Indians, and Mexican Americans contributed significantly, with organizations like the NAACP helping expand their opportunities. Training camps were established to prepare troops, while General John Pershing led the American Expeditionary Force in Europe. This period was marked by significant infrastructure development and women's contributions in war efforts.

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World War I: U.S. Goes to War

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  1. World War I: U.S. Goes to War 1914-1920

  2. Mobilizing U.S. Military Power • Nation’s resources= Allied effort • Selective Service Act • Men 18-45 registered for the draft • Build a more democratic U.S.

  3. Mobilizing U.S. Military Power • African Americans, American Indians, Mexican Americans faced segregation & discrimination • Blocked from the marines, limited to kitchen duties in the navy, exclusive units in the army

  4. Mobilizing U.S. Military Power • NAACP helped to open more opportunities • Schools to train officers & assigned to combat duty • No effort to integrate units

  5. Mobilizing U.S. Military Power • Training camps constructed to house & train • Exams, rules, drilling, exercising, shooting, hand-to-hand combat

  6. At War • Troops sailed to France= American Expeditionary Force (AEF) • Gen. John Pershing= commander • Experienced combat officer (MX & Philippines)

  7. At War • 7/4/1917, 1000s reached Paris • Engineers strengthen infrastructure • Didn’t start fighting until 1918 • 1000s of women worked in hospitals

  8. Over There • Convoy system= effective • Moved troops & supplies through N. Atlantic • U.S. laid 60,000 mines across N. Sea • Hazardous= German U-boats

  9. Quick Review • What was the Selective Service Act? • What groups faced discrimination in the military and how could they participate? • How did the military prepare for war? • What made John J. Pershing a good choice for AEF commander? • What steps did the U.S. take before the committed troops to battle?

  10. Activity: Biography Watch Bio of John J. Pershing Pick 8 important events that you think shaped/impacted his life Give a brief explanation for each you chose http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX4LQYW8FZk

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