Lesson 7 Focal Point - We will learn about American entry into war and their impact on the Western Front. Do Now: What is happening in this painting? What.

Lesson 7 Focal Point - We will learn about American entry into war and their impact on the Western Front.

Do Now: What is happening in this painting? What is the artist’s message?

"True Sons of Freedom."by, Charles Gustrine (1918)

More than 350,000 African Americans served in segregated units during World War I, mostly as support troops. Several units saw action alongside French soldiers fighting against the Germans, and 171 African Americans were awarded the French Legion of Honor.

“SWOOPING FROM THE WEST”

America to the Rescue!

* The majority of American forces (AEF) in France were led by General John J. Pershing.*More than 3 million American soldiers joined the Western Front against Germany.

•AEF – American Expeditionary Force

Americans in France (1918)

* The Allied defense of Paris was the turning point of the war.

Battle of Belleau Wood – June, 1918

· This was the first battle involving U.S. troops.

· The Germans were defeated after three weeks of battle.

"American Marines in Belleau Wood” (1918) Georges Scott (1873-1943)

· At 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918, Germany agreed to an armistice, ending World War I.

Armistice: agreement to stop fighting.

Whose signature is at the bottom of this letter?

Peace at Last