U.S.

Entry into WWI Socratic Discussion Guidelines

For this activity you will be required to participate in a discussion
regarding U.S. entry into WW1. This discussion will focus on three main
questions:
When is the right time to declare war?
Why do you think Woodrow Wilson waited until 1917 to
declare war on
Germany?
What role, if any, does public opinion play in declaring
war?
In order to get full credit on this discussion there are certain guidelines that
must be followed.
1. You must speak at least twice during the discussion
2. You must come prepared to discuss
3. Be respectful of others opinions
In order to help you come prepared for this discussion, you will be required to
respond to these questions using the space provided in this handout. You
must answer the questions with a minimum of five complete sentences. You
must also use academic language when answering the questions.
When is the right time to declare war?
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Why do you think Woodrow Wilson waited until 1917 to declare war
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