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“World War I” Internet-Based Discovery Activity

Purpose of the Activity:

The purpose of this activity is simple: I want you to become more familiar with the content of this unit, and to do so by going beyond what is provided to you in your textbook and note packets. My hope is that you will not only learn some new things that will help you to solidify your understanding of the fundamental concepts of the time periods associated with World War I, but will, as well, enhance your ability and understanding regarding how to use the Internet on your own to “dig deeper” into topics about which you will be learning. There is so much more to what we learn in class than what is provided to you in our books and my lectures. It’s now time to go and experience it!

The Task:

Access as many of the following websites as you can and in any order that you would like. In some cases you will need to record information, while, for others, all you need to do is search through and enjoy the material. Be ready to discuss at a later time what you experience during today’s activity.

Accessing the Sites:

1. I have all of the links posted in this document.

2. You do not need to type them. All you must do is right click on them and select “open

hyperlink”, or at least use that page to cut-and-paste the links into the address bar.

3. I highly suggest you read through all of the sites (and their descriptions) that are on the next few

pages before you go to any of them. Doing so will help you to more easily select the sites that are

of the most interest to you.

The Sites

Site #1:

A. This is the History Channel’s website. I have chosen specific links from it that are about World War I. They are definitely

worth a look!

Note: Skip the advertisements in the video section by scrolling down a little and clicking the

first small video image. This should start the video almost immediately.

1)

Provides a brief history of World War I, as well as access to many excellent videos.

2)

This link provides you with access to materials about WWI weaponry.

3)

Bet you didn’t know … (a variety of facts about WWI).

4)

A video clip about the last day of the war, which became known as Armistice Day. Wait for the advertisement to

finish.

Site #2: greatwar/

A. This is an outstanding site that provides access to a variety of resources, which can be accessed by

clicking the boxes at the bottom of the page.

1. Be sure to notice the very helpful links that are shown below the boxes. They are entitled:

- “War Index”

- “Glossary”.

Site #3: :

A. This is another outstanding, highly-organized website.

1. Various tabs at the top, as well as links on the side, will help you to access information that interests you.

2. You might find the “Audio and Video” links to be interesting.

Site #4:

A. This is another outstanding, highly-organized website.

1. Hint: Click the “expand all” tab that is shown in the middle of the main page (beneath the blue box). This will show

you all of the content that is available. This will make it a lot easier to find what you want to learn about.

Site #5:

A. This is a website that is full of primary sources that were written/recorded by people who actually lived through World War I.

Site #6:



A. This is the link to your textbook’s website for review materials (not the online textbook itself). It is absolutely worth a look!

1. Click on any of the review exercises (i.e. flip cards, chapter quizzes, crossword puzzles) and then select the chapters

that we will be studying. They are as follows:

Chapter 11: “The First World War”.

Site #7:

A. This is the excellent website that has several review quizzes.

1. Scroll down to “Topic 26”

2. The American flag-colored “hearts” on the left that give you access to multiple-choice quizzes.

3. The American flag-colored “heart” on the right gives you access to a fact-recall quiz.

Site #8:

REQUIRED!

This website discusses 7 methods of propaganda. You are required to view this page as there will be a district assessment

that will require you to cite this information when it comes to interpreting specific examples of wartime propaganda.

World War I Internet-Based Discovery Activity

You will be scored for this assignment using the following rubric. Each category is worth 4 points for a total of 8 points. This score will then be multiplied by 2 for a grand total of 16 possible points. This will count as a

16 point quiz grade.

Assignment Rubric

| |4 |3 |2 |1 |

| |Answers are mostly correct and |Answers are often correct and |Answers are occasionally |Answers do not reflect accurate|

|Interpretation |demonstrate excellent |demonstrate good comprehension.|correct and demonstrate an |comprehension of the topic(s). |

| |comprehension. | |incomplete comprehension of the| |

| | | |topic. | |

|Detail |Answers are mostly complete, |Answers are usually complete |Answers contain some details. |Answers lack the required |

| |extensive, and include many |and include several details. | |detail or are incomplete. |

| |details. | | | |

Total Score = _______/16 points

Please complete the following assignment while you visit the World War I-related websites during our web-based activity.

1. Complete the following graphic organizer for the concept of the “World War I”

(make that the “Title of Event”).

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2. Analyze the following topics/actions/events associated with World War I. Describe each item in the

left column. Next, determine if the action was based upon “realism”, “idealism”, or “both”. Then

explain how or why it is based upon “idealism”, “realism”, or “both”.

|Topic/Action/Event |Realism or Idealism or Both? |Explanation of Realism or Idealism |

|U.S. Neutrality at Start of War | | |

| |Realism? | |

| |Idealism? | |

| |Both? | |

|Sussex Pledge (U.S. Demands It) | |Idealism – The U.S. believed Germany was doing |

|- In May 1916, U.S. demands that Germany pledge |Realism? |something wrong/immoral by not honoring the rights |

|(promise) to stop using unrestricted submarine |Idealism? |of neutral nations (freedom/liberty of the seas) |

|warfare or it will consider declaring war against |Both? |Realism – This pledge would protect America from |

|Germany. Germany agreed to make the pledge, but | |German attack (which would be in its best interest).|

|broke it less than a year later. | | |

|The Fourteen Points | | |

| |Realism? | |

| |Idealism? | |

| |Both? | |

| | | |

|Senate Rejection of the Treaty of Versailles |Realism? | |

| |Idealism? | |

| |Both? | |

3. Propaganda Analysis:

A. Identify and describe the 7 propaganda techniques:

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B. The following posters appeared during the First World War in the United States of America.

What did the government hope to accomplish by producing and distributing the posters? Pick ONE poster to analyze.

Pick TWO from the next page:

Poster Used: Objective: ____________

Explain how 2 tools are used in the chosen poster:

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Poster Used: Objective: ____________

Explain how 2 tools are used in the chosen poster:

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Poster A Poster B Poster C

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4. Trench Warfare

A) Causes of Trench Warfare (why did it start?):

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B) Effects of Trench Warfare:

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C) Draw a scene from trench warfare.

D) Write a journal entry from the perspective of someone who just survived their first experience with trench

warfare.

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5. World War I Similes

Descriptions of Similes:

A simile compares two things by saying one is “like” or “as” the other.

(Source: ).

Another description:

“A simile is a metaphor that compares two things that aren't actually similar by using ‘like,’ "’as,’ or ‘than.’ For example, ‘He runs like the wind’ or ‘The bodybuilder is as big as a house’ are similes.”

(Source: )

For example, here is one relating to the U.S. and Cuba during our study of imperialism:

From the perspective of the U.S., intervention in Cuba was like a parent caring for a helpless child because . . . (Source: )

Create similes about the following concepts/topics.

The U.S. getting involved in World War I was like ______________________________________________________

because______________________________________________________________________________________

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The effect of World War I was like ___________________________________________________________________

because_______________________________________________________________________________________

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6. Causes of U.S. Involvement: Identify and explain the argument for involvement that

someone would have given in response to the following events.

|Event (description) |Argument for Involvement |

|Sinking of Lusitania | |

|Zimmermann Note/Telegraph | |

|Democratic Revolution in Russia | |

7. Chronology: Place the following events in the correct chronological order:

Selective Service Act enacted _________________________________

Communist revolution in Russia _________________________________

Battle of the Argonne Forest _________________________________

Zimmermann Telegraph intercepted _________________________________

Treaty of Versailles signed _________________________________

Democratic revolution in Russia _________________________________

Battle of the Somme _________________________________

Lusitania sunk _________________________________

Fourteen Points suggested _________________________________

Sussex sunk _________________________________

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand _________________________________

Armistice is signed _________________________________

8. Treaty of Versailles

Complete the following graphic organizer:

Who (which major nations)?

When?

Where?

List what Germany was required to do:

Describe the “war-guilt clause”:

Some historians have said that this treaty was a direct cause of WWII. Explain how it may have been.

Important Lessons/Big Ideas Learned:

Lesson/Big Idea #1:

Lesson/Big Idea #2:

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WORLD WAR I

“IMPORTANT LESSONS LEARNED

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