World War I (The Great War) Your Name Here

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Causes of WWI Explain the 4 fundamental causes of WWI and provide examples for each M – – Example(s): A – – Example(s): I – – Example(s): N – – Example(s):

Alliances Who were the members of the Triple Alliance? Who were the members of the Triple Entente? Who were the leaders of the following countries during WWI? – U.S. – – Germany – – Russia – – Austria - Hungary

Assassination! What was the Black Hand? Who was Gavrilo Princip? Whom did he assassinate? When (exact date) and where did this happen? Insert 2 pictures that relate to this event How did this event “trigger” WWI?

War Who declared war first and on whom? What was the Von Schlieffen Plan? Insert a map of this plan. In what way was this plan a success or failure? What was the result of the First Battle of the Marne? What role did taxis play in the First Battle of the Marne? What and where was the Western Front? Insert a map of this front.

Trench Warfare Use bullet points to describe life in the trenches (6-7 minimum) Insert 3-4 pictures of life in the trenches. What was the Christmas truce? Who was Alvin York? Who was the Red Baron? Include a picture of each man.

New Weapons of War! Create 7 slides that explain 7 of the new weapons introduced in WWI (one weapon per slide) Include a description of the weapon and a picture. You may include more than one picture Create a slide that shows a picture of an American, French, German, and Russian soldier in uniform. All 4 pictures go on one slide – be sure to label!

German Unrestricted Warfare Briefly explain what this policy meant. What happened to the Lusitania and how did this draw the U.S. into WWI? Be sure to provide some statistics about the Lusitania. Insert a picture of the Lusitania. What was the Zimmerman note and how did it help draw the U.S. into WWI? Insert a picture of the Zimmerman note.

Russia What were some problems Russia was experiencing during the early part of the war (militarily and politically)? What was the Bolshevik revolution and who led it? What happened to Russia after the Bolshevik revolution? Include 2 pictures that relate to the Revolution. What was the Treaty of Brest Litovsk?

Biography Sketch Select one American to highlight (military leader, soldier, nurse, political leader, etc.) List 5 key facts/contributions about this person Include one picture.

Battles Select one of the following battles to highlight Explain the key events, leaders, outcomes. You may use bullet points Include at least 3 pictures (can include a map) Ypres, Gallipoli, Somme, Tannenberg, Verdun, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, Chateau Thierry, Amiens

WWI Propaganda Using several slides, select 10 U.S. propaganda posters that supported the war effort. Be sure they are from WWI and NOT WWII Write a brief description of what the message of the poster is, in your opinion. Find 3 propaganda posters used by Central Powers and explain the message of the poster. Insert one audio clip of a WWI song! (not a link that I have to copy and paste such as You Tube)

WWI at Home What were Liberty Bonds (or Victory Bonds)? Insert a picture of a bond. What were Victory Gardens? Insert a propaganda poster that relates to a victory garden. What were ration coupons? Insert a picture of a ration coupon/book.

The War Ends! Where was the peace treaty signed and what was the treaty called? Who were the “Big Four?” (need the leaders’ names) What was Wilson’s “Fourteen Points” plan for peace? Be sure to highlight 5 specific parts of his plan. What was created by the 14 th point? What was the purpose of the League of Nations? Why did the U.S. fail to join the League?

Germany is Punished What did Germany have to agree to in the Treaty of Versailles? (Include at least 3) Insert a picture of Versailles. How do you think this treaty planted the seeds of WWII?

Casualties of War What were the casualties of WWI for both the Allied and Central Powers? You may create your own chart or find one online. Who lost the most soldiers? (Which side, not which country) Who lost the most civilians? (Which side, not which country) What specific country lost the most people, military and civilian combined? End your presentation with one powerful picture that represents WWI to you.