Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Farewell to Isolation
President Wilson's claim, "he kept us out of war," did not last. Read about the increasing number of reasons for American to declare war against Germany. See why war was finally declared in April, 1917.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Us Summary in World War 1
Summaries of events and major accomplishments surrounding President Woodrow Wilson, the United States, and World War 1.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Us Entry Into Ww1
Article presents facts about the attitude of Americans towards the war, the reasons for US entry, and significant events.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War I for Kids: United States in Wwi
Kids learn about the United States in World War I. The U.S. began neutral but was pulled into the war by the Germans. The influx of fresh troops and resources turned the tide of the war in favor of the Allies.
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Siteseen: American Historama: World War 1
Thirty interesting facts about World War 1 include the causes of the Great War, the American Expeditionary Force (AEF), the countries of the Allies and Central Powers, the American troops, WW1 weapons and the different types of warfare...
PBS
Pbs Meet Bob Ballard
Geologist, chemist and oceanographer. Learn about this fascinating man that found the Titanic, the Bismark and a lot of other sunken ships.
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Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: Virginia State History 20th Century (1900 1920) [Pdf]
Delve into Virginia's pivotal role in America's early 20th century through this slideshow. Students can visualize WWI, Virginia's naval bases, and other events such as the suffrage movement and prohibition in Virginia. The slideshow...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: War and Neutral Rights
This resource presents a brief discussion of U.S. neutrality early in World War I and of the events which brought the country closer to war.
US National Archives
Nara: Military Resources World War I
A compilation of resources on World War I from the National Archives and Records Administration, including links to external sites.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: World War I: America Heads to War
The sources in this primary set document explore the United States' brief but eventful involvement in World War I. Includes teaching guide.
Digital History
Digital History: America Goes to War [Pdf]
President Woodrow Wilson tried to maintain American neutrality in World War I. Find out why he decided that the U.S. needed to join the war and read a portion of his message to Congress asking for a declaration of war against Germany....
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Jennings Bryan (1913 1915) Secretary of State
A brief biography of William Jennings Bryan, who was Secretary of State in Woodrow Wilson's cabinet before World War I. Read about his presidential campaigns and what he did following his stint in the cabinet.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: u.s. Entered World War I April 6, 1917
A very brief look at the United States' entrance into World War I and a cursory explanation of the background of the war.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Themepark: Liberty: World War I
Find a large collection of internet resources organized around World War I. Links to places to go, people to see, things to do, teacher resources, and bibliographies.
Curated OER
Unesco: Spain: Archaeological Ensemble of Merida
The colony of Augusta Emerita, which became present-day Merida in Estremadura, was founded in 25 B.C. at the end of the Spanish Campaign and was the capital of Lusitania. The well-preserved remains of the old city include, in particular,...