Unit Overview: After the United States enters World War I and helps to defeat Germany, President Wilson tries to fashion a lasting peace.
Standard 4: Students will understand how war affected the early 20th century.
Objective 2: Examine how World War I affected the military and the home front of the United States.
Indicator: a. Identify major causes of World War I and the United States’ involvement and influence in the war.
b. Determine the reasons the United States Senate refused to join the League of Nations.
c. Examine the impact World War I had on the United States; e.g., government policy, industrial might, civil liberties.
-Current Event
-Review Previous Unit & Test
-Introduce Daily & Unit Learning Targets
-WWI Begins Notes Click Here!
-Trench Warfare Activity
-Review Learning Targets
Crash Course: WWI
Lesson 2: American Power Tips the Balance-Current Event
-Review Previous Lesson
-Introduce Daily Learning Targets
-American Power Tips the Balance Notes Click Here!
-WWI Weapon Technology Poster Activity
-Review Learning Targets
Lesson 3: The War at Home
-Current Event
-Review Previous Lesson
-Introduce Daily Learning Targets
-The War at Home Notes Click Here!
-WWI Propaganda Poster Activity
-Review Learning Targets
Lesson 4: Wilson Fights for Peace & Review
-Current Event
-Review Previous Lesson
-Introduce Daily Learning Targets
-Wilson Fights for Peace Notes Click Here!
-Treaty of Versailles Simulation
-Unit 7 Checklist & Study Guide
-Review Learning Targets
Test Day:
Unit 7 Test
Folders Due
