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For more information, please see full course syllabus of AP U.S. History
For more information, please see full course syllabus of AP U.S. History
AP U.S. History The Great War
Lecture Description
In this lesson, our instructor Elizabeth Turro gives an introduction on the Great War. She talks about the causes of the Great War, the Europe map of 1914, how the assassination hurtles Europe toward WW1, how the fighting breaks out, trench warfare and deadly weapons. She also explains why Wilson urges for neutrality, key events in 1915 and 1916, early anti-war sentiments, pro-war propaganda, why Wilson abandons neutrality, sinking of Lusitania and the Zimmermann note. The other key points are mentioned are the Home Front, image of “we want you!”, wartime economy, more propaganda posters and songs, opposition and hope for minorities and crackdown on dissent.
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