Agenda March 19, Pass up your 5 photos or map of World War I. Also turn in your Current Event News Assignment. Last day to turn them in. 2.Political Cartoon Analysis, last one of the week. 3. Review your homework; Handouts for , and World War I photos Maps and videos I received. 4. Cornell Notes, “Final Years of the War” to “Changes Around the World” only!! 5. Cornell Notes Questions, I will have them on a slide.

The Final Years of the War Length of the war. A war that both sides thought would last weeks lasted 5 years. Trench warfare in western Europe. Fighting and living in long ditches. “Over the top” was the common command for soldiers to attack. Land between the trenches was called ‘No Man’s Land’ because no man could survive. Soldiers advanced at a slow pace. Problems in Russia In the east the Russian people were tired of being defeated… angry at their leaders they rebelled and surrendered to Germany and Austria. Britain and France’s new ally …German submarine attacks on American ships caused the USA to join the war. The end of the war In 1918 Germany finally surrendered and by treaty the war officially ended in 1919.

Agenda, March 23, Anyone who completed their extra credit may turn it in. 2. Political cartoon analysis, first of the week. 3. Add to your notes, “Why is World War I important for Geography?” 4. Answer the Cornell Notes questions on WWI and turn them in. You may work with 2 other people. 5. Create a new KWL chart in your notebook. 6. Review your knowledge of WWII by answer several questions. 7. Introduction to the Second World War. Homework; Finish the CST practice questions, and worksheets. Find a map of World War II and either bring it or .

Objectives, March 23, 2010 Students Shall; Examine the extent of Europe’s changes caused by the First World War. Be able to successfully review their knowledge of the topic by answering relevant questions. Review their knowledge of the Second World War. Find a map of the two warring sides which destroyed Europe during WWII.

Why is this important for Geography? Main IdeaImportant Information Changes around the world. The war changed Europe and the rest of the world forever. Politics (how people work with their government). Economics (the money system) And Society (how people of a country or countries act) all changed. Politics and changes of government Many nations would see their governments collapse. Examples were; Russia, Germany, and Italy. The Germans felt they were punished too harshly. The Italians though they did not win the rewards they deserved. The Austro-Hungarian Empire was split up into 4 new nations. EconomicsThe Economy of Europe was ruined. Farms and factories were destroyed and workers were killed. European money was worthless. The nations of Europe had to borrow money from the U.S. to rebuild…they also bought American food and supplies.

Why is this important for Geography? SocietyMany new nations were created. However, the people in these new nations did not always get along. Many governments for example; Russia, Italy, and Germany collapsed. Soldiers from European colonies wanted either full citizenship or independence after fighting in the war. Millions of people were killed, wounded, or were listed as missing during and after the war. Millions more died from starvation and disease. Others became refugees and immigrants. The arts (literature, theater, paintings) even became more depressed as artists dealt with the war.

Why is this important for Geography? You do not have to copy this, just read this aloud. In Geography we have to understand how the world is connected because of its peoples, governments, communication, transportation, and economics. Because the world is connected, the suffering from the war was greater than anyone imagined. Until World War II,

Cornell Notes’ Questions Answer these questions in complete sentences on a separate paper. 1. What nations were fighting in Eastern Europe? 2. What was Russia’s only advantage during the war? 3. What were the results of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk? 4. Why was the land between trenches called ‘No Man’s Land’? 5. When did World War I officially end? 6. Explain why the Russians chose to surrender to Germany and Austria. 7. List the members of the Allies and Central Powers. 8. Describe in details, how it was to experience trench warfare.

KWL Chart, World War II K (what do you know) W (what do you want to know) L (what did you learn)