In what ways was world war i fought differently than wars of. Whoever, when the united states is at war, shall willfully utter, print, write. In this lesson, students address this question as they corroborate a textbook account with two. Exemplar ap us history powerpoints russia entry into wwi. This is the first of two lessons designed to completely cover sol vus 9b, the united states role involvement in.
Students will evaluate the united states entry into wwi and will decide which side of the war the us should have entered on. The lead up to world war i the breakout of world war i america enters world war i the home front during world war i world war i ends world war i exam culture and the harlem renaissance louis armstrong, langston hughes, and babe ruth roaring twenties exam lesson plan lesson 3 america enters world war i the twentieth century way unit. The third presentation at the teaching military history institute entitled americas entry into world war i. Introduce the central investigation question for the lesson. Lesson plan lesson 3 america enters world war i the.
Woodrow wilson became president of the united states in 1912. The great depression and world war ii, 19291945 common core standards addressed. Inform the students that they will investigate four clues, or sources, and at the. This is a 12 day activity designed to further, and reinforce, student understanding of the reasons for u. The zimmermann note helped turn united states public opinion against germany during world war i and strengthened the advocates of united states entry into the war.
Symons 2008 the lesson introduction the sinking of the lusitania was a tragic event in history. The lesson is modeled after the reading like a historian. Groups will then read the lyrics and listen to three wwi songs. Should the united states have entered world war i after the sinking of.
United states home front during world war i this lesson was developed by maine historical society in partnership with a teaching with primary sources grant from the library of congress. This history institute was sponsored by fpris madeleine and w. The entry of the united states into the war in 1917 was key to. Why did the us attitude to fighting in wwi change over time. Writing standards for literacy in historysocial studies 612 author martha graham 2004 the lesson introduction. Entry into wwi lesson plan dearborn public schools. Our lessons and assessments are available for free download once youve created an account. For this lesson you need to remain mindful of certain facts you should already know from previous lesson.
This first world war curriculum is aimed at getting students to think beyond causes, major battles and ramifications of the conflict. Students will be able to describe the lives, work, and contributions of americans on. What would the experience have been like for those not on the front line, like nurses. Wilson and american entry into world war i lesson plan template and teaching resources. Share my lesson is a destination for educators who dedicate their time and professional expertise to provide the best education for students everywhere. Students can identify and define the effects beforehand using most standard us history t. Supporting lesson plan and source pack, along with transcripts of both speeches, can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. Dedicated shortly after the war, the memorial was the first national monument dedicated to the 4. Kaisers social studies classes unit 3united states. Entry into wwii and changes in dissention attitude the basics time required 23 class periods subject areas 11th grade history a. Educator resources national wwi museum and memorial. Americas entry into world war i, which will build on their depth on the subject.
Analyze the reasons for the policy of neutrality regarding world war i and explain why the united states. After a period of declared neutrality, the sinking of the lusitania in 1915, germanys resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare, and publication of the zimmermann telegram, which revealed a secret alliance between germany and mexico, finally. In his famous election speech of february 1946, for example, stalin said that. Historian howard zinn excerpted president woodrow wilson had promised that the united states would stay neutral in the war but in april of 1917, the germans had announced they would have their submarines sink any ship bringing supplies to their enemies. Should the united states have entered world war i umbc. In this worksheet, students analyze the effects of the us entry into world war i. This module is a part of the larger curriculum for middle and high schoolers, teaching world war i. The american homefront in wwi grades 912 scholastic. Although the cargo list of the lusitania stated that she carried approximately 170 tons of munitions and war material, this fact was not revealed to the u. At the conclusion of this lesson, students will be able to. Share my lesson members contribute content, share ideas, get educated on the topics that matter, online, 247. Download the lesson plan pdf and accompanying powerpoint presentation pptx. Entry into wwi guiding questions plan of instruction.
What changed between 1914 and 1917 that caused the u. Explain the reasons for american entry into world war ii, including the attack on pearl harbor. Entry into wwi lesson plan is suitable for 6th 8th grade. The spanish influenza pandemic of 19181919 summary the influenza pandemic of 19181919 killed more people, somewhere between 20 and 40 million worldwide, than the total number of fatalities in world war i.
Students will be able to explain what developments in technology and tactics made wwi a turning point in the history of warfare. The textbook and lecture should lay out a political, diplomatic, and military overview before or while teachers implement pieces of this curriculum. For almost three years during wwi, president woodrow wilson presided over a difficult, deteriorating neutrality, until finally the provocations could no longer be ignored or negotiated. Students reconsider the events leading to us entry into wwi through the lens of archival documents. American foreign policy continues to resonate with the issues involved in the entry of the united states into world war iunilateralism versus foreign alliances, the responsibilities of power, the influence of the militaryindustrial complex on foreign policy, the use of force to accomplish idealistic goals. Lessons and legacies le tumulte noirjazz band by paul colin. This lesson plan is designed to support your instruction with an engaging video lesson. The lusitania lesson plan, 4 class periods, debate, and use of music as propaganda. Causes of world war i lesson plan 9th grade world history benchmark.
Entry into wwi what changed between 1914 and 1917 that caused the u. Why did the united states enter world war i in 1917. Students 912 use primary sources to assess race relations in a postwar united states. The united states enters world war i history teaching. Young scholars identify the reasons why the united states entered world war i. They will read ch 22 section 4 in the call to freedom textbooks. Songs of wwi kimberly cruz, mulberry middle school lesson plan summary. Does wilson think the united states should enter wwi.
Ideal for wwi commemorations in the 2018 centenary year of the end of the war. Are you looking for a simple way to teach your students about americas role in wwi. Leadership and legacy in wwi four lessons for students 912 that examine wilsonianism and the u. Was the decision to intervene in world war i justified. In this world history lesson, students are given a lecture on woodrow wilson and analyze documents specifically, woodrow wilsons speeches. An inquiry lesson on why america entered world war i is important because. Entry into wwi lesson plan central historical question. The lusitania in music the basics time required 4 class periods subject areas high school us history emergence of modern america, 18901930 common core standards addressed. Writing standards for literacy in historysocial studies 612 author ashley r.
Wilson and american entry into world war i share my lesson. The lusitania in music the basics voices across time. No he wants to maintain a state of peace in his own mindset, but because of the constant beatdowns from germany, he has no choice but to take action as a peacemaker. In this lesson of the curriculum unit, students reconsider the events leading to u. Sedition in wwi lesson plan central historical question.
The nations official observance, organized by the world war i centennial commission, is taking place at the national world war i museum and memorial in kansas city, missouri. United states enters world war i lesson plan resources. Causes of world war i lesson plan 9th grade world history. Entered wwii download a copy of the lesson worksheet here before you begin. On april 6, 2017, the united states will commemorate the centennial of its entry into world war i. Explain why the united states hesitated to get involved in world war i at its onset. It has been cited as the most devastating epidemic in recorded world history. Entry into wwii and changes in dissention attitude. This lesson plan would be used for a united states history class. In this lesson plan created by teacher matt moore for national history day, students investigate primary sources to discover why the u. In this lesson, students address this question as they corroborate a textbook account with two documents. Public outrage over the loss of civilian life hastened the united states entry into world war i.
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