Unit Introduction and Student Learning Guide

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World War I

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In late June 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo, Bosnia. An escalation of threats and mobilization orders followed the incident, leading by mid-August to the outbreak of World War I, which pitted Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire (the so-called Central Powers) against Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy and Japan (the Allied Powers). The Allies were joined after 1917 by the United States. The four years of the Great War--as it was then known--saw unprecedented levels of carnage and destruction, thanks to grueling trench warfare and the introduction of modern weaponry such as machine guns, tanks and chemical weapons. By the time World War I ended in the defeat of the Central Powers in November 1918, more than 9 million soldiers had been killed and 21 million more wounded. The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, determined post-war borders from Europe to the Middle East, established the League of Nations as an international peace organization and punished Germany for its aggression with reparations and the loss of territory. Tragically, the instability caused by World War I would help make possible the rise of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler and would, only two decades later, lead to a second devastating international conflict.

10.5 Students analyze the causes and course of the First World War.

1. Analyze the arguments for entering into war presented by leaders from all sides of the Great War and the role of political and economic rivalries, ethnic and ideological conflicts, domestic discontent and disorder, and propaganda and nationalism in mobilizing the civilian population in support of “total war.”

2. Examine the principal theaters of battle, major turning points, and the importance of geographic factors in military decisions and outcomes (e.g., topography, waterways, distance, climate).

3. Explain how the Russian Revolution and the entry of the United States affected the course and outcome of the war.

4. Understand the nature of the war and its human costs (military and civilian) on all sides of the conflict, including how colonial peoples contributed to the war effort.

5. Discuss human rights violations and genocide, including the Ottoman government’s actions against Armenian citizens.

I have incorporated a variety of activities to address the standards above. In addition to multi-media presentations and simulations, you will also be completing a learning guide and a poster project. As horrible as the First World War was, the unit is a student favorite, and the lessons of the war and the class won’t soon be forgotten! Come to class, be engaged, and do your best work.

Text Frontload- Please answer the following on a separate sheet of paper. Please make your best effort!

“The Stage is Set” Chapter 14, Section 1 (Pg. 376-379) Due______

1. Why were the Balkans a source of trouble? (378)

2. Why would Britain usually oppose Germany in any conflict? (378)

3. Why did the Kaiser want to build up a large navy? (379)

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Terms

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Pacifism (376)

Alsace and Lorraine (376)

“Powder keg of Europe” (378)

Militarism (379)

Triple Alliance (379)

Triple Entente(379)

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“The Guns of August” Chapter 14, Section 2 (Pg. 380-382) Due______

4. What event was the spark that started WWI and why did it lead to the Great War? (380)

5. How did the ultimatum lead to war?—describe the steps. (381)

6. What was the problem with the Schlieffen plan? (381)

Terms

Black Hand (380)

Archduke Francis Ferdinand (380)

Blank Check (381)

Neutrality

Moodle Post this Week (Due Sunday 12-9)- Respond to the following question- Is war ever justified? Explain in detail why you believe war is or is not justified or justifiable. Use evidence from this class, reading and your frame of reference.

“A New Kind of Conflict” Chapter 14, Section 3 (Pg. 383-387) Due Date______

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Terms- Identify or Explain the following terms as they relate to WWI.

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Western Front (383)

Marne (383)

Trench Warfare (383)

Eastern Front

“No Man’s Land” (385)

“Over the Top” (385)

Verdun (385)

The Somme (385)

Tannenburg (386)

Gallipoli (387)

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Moodle (Due 12-16)- Which battle of WWI do you think was the most important? Explain the battle and why it was so important

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“Winning the War” Chapter 14, Section 4 (Pg. 388-391) Due Date______

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1. In what way were the resources of the nations of Europe channeled into the war effort? (388)

2. How did women take part in the Great War? (389)

3. Why did Russia quit the war? (389)

4. What were some of the obstacles the United States faced with regards to getting involved in the great war and choosing a side? (390)

5. What finally convinced the United States to join the war? (390)

6. What finally led to the end of the war? (391)

Terms to Define: (Continued on Next Page)

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The draft (388)

Total war (388)

Propaganda (388)

Atrocities (389)

Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (389)

Unrestricted Submarine warfare (390)

Lusitania (390)

Zimmerman telegram (390)

14 Points (391)

Armistice (391)

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Moodle Post- Was America justified in entering World War I? Explain

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