Unit 5: Imperialism & WWI 1.2.19
Entry Task Welcome back! Turn & Talk: Refresh your memories. What were we learning about before break?
Film Clips on WWI
Clip 1 The Century – Seeds of Change (32:39-end) How did movies change the way Americans thought about the world? What was Germany’s position in the world going into WWI? What advantages did Germany & Britain each have? What sparked the war? What impact would WWI have on America?
Clip 2 The Century: Shell Shock (start-13:43) How were Americans convinced to support Britain and France? How did the war affect the American economy? How and why did the war impact African-Americans?
Clip 3 The Century: Shell Shock (31:30-35:47) What was unique about the American soldiers entering WWI? How did Germany respond to America’s entry into WWI? Did this tactic work?