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US Entry into World War I

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A source analysis worksheet exploring the reasons behind the United States' entry into World War I.

Topics covered:

#Entry
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Explain the reasons for US involvement in WWI
#Standard
#World War I
#US in WW1
#History
#Compare different perspectives on US entry
#Analyse the importance of key sources in understanding historical events

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US Entry into World War I

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis: US Entry into World War I

Source A: President Wilson’s War Message to Congress

"The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be founded on justice and honor. We are here not to declare war, but to defend right and oppose wrong. The United States must therefore take an active part in the great struggle for peace and justice among nations. Our national interests and the principles of democracy demand our support for the Allies against aggression and tyranny." Provenance: President Woodrow Wilson, April 2, 1917, speech to Congress.

1.
What does Source A say about the reasons for the US entering WWI? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the purpose of President Wilson’s speech based on Source A. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the view of the US's reasons for entering WWI in Source A with what you know about other reasons such as economic interests or submarine warfare. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
4.
Outline how the provenance of Source A helps us understand its reliability. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse the usefulness of Source A for understanding the true reasons why the US entered WWI. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
6.
Summarise the main reasons the US decided to join WWI based on this source and your own knowledge. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Analyse how Source A helps us understand the American government’s reasons for entering WWI. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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