World War I: Blockades, U-Boats, and the Sinking of the Lusitania

Learn about the events that drew the U.S. into World War I in this Khan Academy video. You'll learn about submarine warfare, naval blockades, the sinking of the ocean liner Lusitania, and President Woodrow Wilson's response to these events.
Resource ID#: 166902 Type: Video/Audio/Animation
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Direct Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/rise-to-world-power/us-in-wwi/v/blockades-u-boats-and-sinking-of-the-lusitania

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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 11
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 12 Minute(s)
Keywords: U.S. History, grade 11, Lusitania, World War I, blockade, submarine warfare, Great Britain, Germany, United States, Woodrow Wilson, U-boats, William Jennings Bryan, naval warfare, Central Powers
Instructional Component Type(s): Video/Audio/Animation,  Tutorial
Resource Collection: Social Studies - U.S. History Existing Student Tutorials

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