World War I

The United States' Involvement in World War I

Americans were strategic about how often they became involved in foreign affairs in the early 1900s. Many Amerians supported a policy of isolationism, which was a policy of remaining separate from other countries. For this reason, the United States did not initially become involved in the Great War. In this interactivity, you will explore the gradual involvement of the United States in this world conflict. Click the player button to begin.

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World War I sparked great change in industry, politics, and international relations at the turn of the century. New technologies altered the dynamics of battle, sympathies for other countries flipped, and the culture of involved nations shifted. Take a moment to view the video, World War One: The War in Europe from eMediaVASM, and discover the many changes that occurred in the Twentieth Century as a result of the Great War.

Peace Negotiations

The addition of Americans to the war effort in 1918 led to the ultimate victory of the Allies. There was what seemed like an endless supply of American soldiers available to fight in the trenches, and the Americans provided new supplies and materials to the war effort. Also, on the home front, Americans planted new crops and contributed fuel for fighting over seas. When all was said and done, the Central Powers were no match for the new addition to the Allied forces, and Germany lost the Great War.

As the Great War came to an end, peace negotiations began. In this interactivity, learn about President Wilson's Fourteen Points, the Treaty of Versailles, and the League of Nations. Click the player button to begin.

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World War I Review

Now that you have learned about World War I, review your knowledge in this non-graded activity. Click the player button to get started.