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US Entry into WW1: Cause and Consequence

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes of the United States' entry into World War I and its consequences, encouraging students to analyse sources and compare different perspectives.

Topics covered:

#Entry
#Cause and Consequence
#Standard
#Explain the main reasons why the US entered WW1
#World War I
#US in WW1
#Compare different perspectives on US involvement in WW1
#History
#Analyse the consequences of US entry into the war

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US Entry into WW1: Cause and Consequence

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to US Entry into WW1

Source A: Excerpt from President Wilson's Speech, 1917

'The world must be made safe for democracy... We are going to fight for a just cause, to make the world safer for democracy.' Provenance: Speech delivered by President Woodrow Wilson to Congress, 1917.

1.
Explain why President Wilson believed the US should enter WW1. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the reasons given by Wilson with other possible reasons for US involvement in WW1. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of US Entry

Source B: The Lusitania Sinking, 1915

'A German U-boat sank the Lusitania, killing over a thousand civilians, including Americans.' Provenance: Newspaper report, 1915.

1.
Outline how the sinking of the Lusitania contributed to US decision to enter WW1. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how the sinking of the Lusitania might have influenced US government decisions. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Consequences of US Entry

Source C: The Impact of US Troops in WW1

'American soldiers brought fresh energy and resources to the Allied war effort, helping to turn the tide of battle.' Provenance: Military analysis report, 1919.

1.
Explain how the entry of US troops affected the outcome of WW1. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the short-term and long-term consequences of US entry into WW1. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Summary and Reflection

Source D: Historian's View on US Entry

'The US entered WW1 mainly due to economic interests and strategic concerns, rather than solely moral reasons.' Provenance: Modern historian analysis.

1.
Outline the main reasons why historians believe the US entered WW1. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the impact of US entry on the outcome of WW1 and the post-war world. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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