Essay Planning: US Entry into WW1
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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the reasons behind the US entry into World War I, using scaffolded questions to develop their understanding and arguments.
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Essay Planning: US Entry into WW1
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The US Entry into World War I
Essay Question: Explain why the United States decided to enter World War I.
Introduction thesis:
- Outline the main reasons why the US decided to join the war, including political, economic, and ideological factors.
Point 1: Economic Interests
- Discuss how economic ties with Allied nations influenced US decision.
- Provide evidence such as trade relations and loans to allies.
Point 2: Political and Ideological Factors
- Explain how Wilson’s desire to promote democracy and oppose autocracy played a role.
- Mention the impact of propaganda and public opinion.
Counter-argument:
- Consider arguments that other factors, like the Zimmermann Telegram or sinking of ships, were more decisive.
Conclusion:
- Summarize the key reasons and evaluate which were most influential in US decision.
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Outline the main reasons why the United States initially remained neutral during World War I. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Explain how economic interests influenced the US decision to enter WW1. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Compare the roles of propaganda and the Zimmermann Telegram in influencing US public opinion and decision. (5 marks)
[5 marks]4.
Analyse the importance of the sinking of ships, such as the Lusitania, in prompting US entry into WW1. (4 marks)
[4 marks]5.
Explain the role of President Wilson's ideological beliefs in his decision to enter WW1. (3 marks)
[3 marks]6.
Outline the main arguments for and against US entry into WW1. (6 marks)
[6 marks]7.
Compare the immediate effects of US entry into WW1 on the war’s progression. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Write a short paragraph summarizing the main reasons why the US decided to enter WW1 and evaluate which was most influential.
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