6.2 Technology and U.S. Entry WW1

Open Ended

What is the impact technology have on wars?

Poll

You are in charge of a German submarine. You spot an enemy ocean liner carrying passengers. You see it is waving a British flag. What are your next words (command)?

• "Ready one. FIRE ONE."

• "Rig for silent running. Do not shoot."

Poll

You are a Senator in the United States. You keep hearing stories about how the war is going in Europe. A friend from Britain messages you and tries to convince you that the U.S. join the war. What is your response?

• "Sorry, but it is not our war."

• "Yes! It is time we join the war!"

Poll

You are a representative of Mexico. You receive a letter from a German representative asking you to attack the United States and in return, you will get back lost territory in the United States. What do you say?

• "We accept your offer!"

• "We decline your offer."

Multiple Choice

This photograph shows a military tactic that --

• made troops more vulnerable to long-range missiles, resulting in heavy casualties.

• required highly skilled soldiers, resulting in lengthy training periods.

• made frontal assaults difficult, resulting in long periods of stalemate.

• required the ability to attack quickly, resulting in a reliance on cavalry forces.

Multiple Choice

During World War 1, tanks were used on the western front primarily to --

• lead infantry advances across no-man's-land and into enemy territory.

• destroy railroads and bridges used by enemy troops.

• release chemical weapons in advance attacks on enemy positions.

• launch long-range rockets at enemy aircraft.

Multiple Choice

Why did the United States decided to enter World War 1?

• The United States had suffered economically from European sanctions.

• A European nation had taken aggressive actions against the United States.

• The U.S. president was obligated to fulfill election campaign promises.

• Communist activities among U.S. immigrants were threatening the country.

Multiple Choice

What effect did the sinking of the Lusitania have on World War 1?

• Germany joined the Central Powers.

• U.S. public opinion shifted against Germany.

• Germany refused to join the League of Nations.

• U.S. leaders proposed a military alliance with Germany.

Open Ended

EXIT TICKET

How different would the wat have been if no new technology was introduced?