The U.S. Enters World War I

Learn how and why the United States joined the Allies of World War I in this short tutorial video provided by Khan Academy. Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare, the interception of the Zimmermann Telegram, and various other factors led President Woodrow Wilson to ask Congress for a war declaration.
Resource ID#: 167219 Type: Tutorial
Rate It!
Feedback?

Please sign in to access this resource

Teacher
Click here to sign in
as a FL public educator

Not a Florida public school educator?

Access this resource
on CPALMS.com

Open Resource Page Open Resource Page


Direct Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/rise-to-world-power/us-in-wwi/v/united-states-enters-world-war-i

General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 11
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 7 Minute(s)
Keywords: tutorial, Germany, World War I, Zimmermann Telegram, Lusitania, Woodrow Wilson, Central Powers, Allied Powers, grade 11, U.S. History, WWI, war declaration, U-boat, submarine warfare
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Video/Audio/Animation, 
Resource Collection: Social Studies - U.S. History Existing Student Tutorials

Aligned Standards

This vetted resource aligns to concepts or skills in these benchmarks.

Related Resources

Other vetted resources related to this resource.