The Great War, 1914 - 1918
Europe 1914Performance of WWI ballad "Over There" (1917, George M. Cohan) in the movie "Yankee Doodle Dandy" (1942) starring James Cagney.
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This unit will cover the history of World War I. Over the course of three weeks, we will complete a geographic study of Europe, learn about the origins of the war, and examine America's entry into the war as well as how the home front transitioned into a wartime society. The skill development strategies included below are three activities for this unit. See the study guide for additional information that will be taught through lecture and class discussion. |
Group A: September 21, 2020
Please complete the political-ethnic-topographical study of Europe before and after World War I.
Objectives Directions Map Europe 1914 Map Europe Present Day Section 2 - worksheet
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Skill TwoPennsylvania Heritage Article
WW1 Propaganda Home Front Newspaper Assignment:
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Skill ThreeAnalyze President Woodrow Wilson's plan for postwar peace called the Fourteen Points.
Lesson Document: "Fourteen Points" (Courtesy of Yale's Avalon Project) Document Analysis Worksheet The League of Nations Comparative Map of Europe |
The spanish influenza
(document analysis)
This lesson is designed to introduce students to the methods of analyzing various documents. In this activity, students will choose one newspaper article about the Spanish Influenza and complete the document analysis worksheet. Once students complete the assignment, the teacher should discuss students' work with the class. Click here to find the directions. Click here to download the document analysis worksheet. Click here to go the National Archives website to find the documents. (FYI, this is the first of many document analysis assignments designed to prepare students to complete the required term paper.)
trench warfare
Stanley Kubrick. "Paths of Glory (Trench Scene)" (1957) starring Kirk Douglas. YouTube. April 10, 2012. (5 min 8 secs.)
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Stephen Spielberg. "War Horse (Trench Scene)." (2011) starring Jeremy Irvine. YouTube, Feb. 26, 2012. (3 min 20 secs.)
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After viewing both clips, play the Trench Warfare game created by the Canadian War Museum.
When finished, watch this 12-minute video on trench warfare. Write a 4-7 sentence paragraph explaining trench warfare. Write everything in your notebook.
When finished, watch this 12-minute video on trench warfare. Write a 4-7 sentence paragraph explaining trench warfare. Write everything in your notebook.
A look at segregation in the United States Military during World War I
Heroes of Color
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Henry Johnson and the 369th Infantry
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Please take notes as you view the two videos (left) about the 369th Infantry.
After the videos, read (and watch the videos) about the five reasons why the 369th Infantry are the ultimate American heroes during World War I. Click here. Add to your notes. Last, watch the two-minute BBC report of the 369th Infantry. Read about the life of Charles Young, the US Army's first African American colonel. Click here
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supplemental VIDEOS
Indiana Neidell. The Great War. "A Shot that Changed the World - The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand." Published on Aug 4, 2014
Indiana Neidell. The Great War. "Trench Warfare." Published on Nov. 24, 2014.
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The Great War. "The Schlieffen Plan." (1918). YouTube. Published on Sept. 7, 2015
The Great War. "A Sign Of Friendship In The Midst Of War I THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE 1914." YouTube. Dec. 24, 2014. (8 min)
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Indiana Neidell. The Great War. "Gas on the Western Front" Published on Feb. 5, 2015.
BBC News. "WW1: The Zimmermann Telegram." Published on Nov 16, 2014
How the Submarine Warfare Changed the War
Vox. German spies that blew up Black Tom Island
Charlie Chaplin's Propaganda Film "Soldier Arms." 1917. YouTube. Sept. 8, 2013 (44 minutes). Click here.
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Indiana Neidell. The Great War. "The Role of Airplanes and Cavalry in World War I." Published on Oct. 13, 2014
Film: "Sinking of the Lusitania: Terror at Sea" (view 46 min-1:14 min) Click here
History in Conflict. "US Entry into World War I." Published on March 5, 2017
PBS. "The Draft: The Selective Service Act." Published on April 24, 2015.
The American Home Front
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Review Video 1
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Review Video 2
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Review Video 3
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Review Video 4
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