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World War I: U.S. Goes to War1914-1920
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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.
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Mobilizing U.S. Military Power African Americans, American Indians, Mexican
Americans faced segregation & discriminationBlocked from the marines, limited to kitchen
duties in the navy, exclusive units in the army
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Mobilizing U.S. Military Power NAACP helped to open more opportunitiesSchools to train officers & assigned to combat
dutyNo effort to integrate units
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Mobilizing U.S. Military Power Training camps constructed to house & train
Exams, rules, drilling, exercising, shooting, hand-to-hand combat
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At War Troops sailed to France= American Expeditionary
Force (AEF) Gen. John Pershing= commanderExperienced combat officer (MX & Philippines)
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At War 7/4/1917, 1000s reached Paris
Engineers strengthen infrastructureDidn’t start fighting until 19181000s of women worked in hospitals
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Over There Convoy system= effective
Moved troops & supplies through N. Atlantic U.S. laid 60,000 mines across N. Sea
Hazardous= German U-boats
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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?
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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