1. Industrial Revolution & World War I Unit

2. Essential Question
What are the characteristics of total war and the reasons for U.S. involvement in World War I?

3. Key Vocabulary
Lusitania- A British passenger ship that was sunk by a German U-boat Americans died during the attack.
Zimmerman Note- An attempt by Germany to convince Mexico to attack the U.S. if America was to enter WWI.
No Man’s Land- The area between the trenches where millions were killed.

4. Warm Up
What do you think the term “total war” means?

5. Total War
A total war is a war fought at home as well as on the battlefield. In a total war all of a nations resources go towards the war effort.

6. Aspects of Total War Government drafted men to fight the war.
Government raised taxes and borrowed money to pay for the war.
Government rationed, or limited the supply of goods at home, so the military could be provided for.
Governments use propaganda to damage their enemies war cause.
Women join the workforce to fill in for the men fighting.
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7. Assessment Prompt 1
Word Splash – Total War

8. Military Aspects of the War
World Involvement
Central Forces: Germany, Austria- Hungry, Ottoman Empire & Bulgaria
Allied Forces: Britain, France, Russia, Italy & eventually the U.S.

9. New Weapons
Poison Gas
Tank
Airplane
Machine Gun
Naval Warfare
U-Boat
British Navy

10. Major Theaters of War Eastern Front 1914-1917
Battle lines shifted back and forth
Armies not fighting trench warfare but casualties were higher than west.
Russian soldiers were poorly equipped and many deserted.

11. Southern Front
Bulgaria joined the Central Powers and Italy joined the Allies.
Western Front
German hope for a quick victory failed.
Troops instead found themselves in a stalemate and trench warfare
Millions lose their lives in “No Man’s Land”
Battle lines remained almost unchanged for 4 yrs. as millions die!
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12. Assessment Prompt 2
Explain how the creation of new technology and scientific advancement contributes to World War I.

13. American Military Contributions
Why was it important for the U.S. to get involved in WWI?
Troops, about 2 million
Money
Materials
Morale Boost
Wilson’s Moral Diplomacy
Wilson’s plan to strike a new note in international affairs and to see that honesty and unselfishness will prevail over nationalistic self-seeking in American foreign policy.

14. Steps to American Involvement
German Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Lusitania
British passenger liner that was sunk by German U- boats, it contained British war materials and 128 U.S. citizens

15. Hostility towards Germany
Zimmerman Note
A note written that arranged an alliance between Mexico and Germany in the event that the United States entered WWI.
To encourage Mexico’s cooperation, Germany promised that Mexico would regain Texas, Arizona and New Mexico upon a German Victory.

16. American Economic Interests
America traded mostly with Allies
America fights to save Democracy
American Security
Submarine warfare threatens U.S. security

17. Allied Propaganda
Atlantic Cable
Cable that connected London to NYC
The British were able to control the news that was coming from Europe
The news promoted the allied cause & depicted Germans as ruthless conquerors

18. Effects of Propaganda German Measles- Liberty Measles
Dachshund- Liberty Pups
Sauerkraut- Liberty Cabbage
Hamburger- Salisbury Steak
Frankfurter- Hot Dog

19. Graphic Organizer/ Assessment Prompt 3
Total War +
United States enters WWI

20. Activity Christmas Truce Video
Answer the questions of the worksheet provided. This will be submitted for a grade.

21. Journal
Answer the EQ: What are the characteristics of total war and the reasons for U.S. involvement in World War I?
Consider the following: Who were the Central Powers?
Who were the Allied Powers?
What were some new weapons that made WWI so deadly?
What did America bring to the Allies upon entering?
Name 2 main reasons for U.S. involvement in WWI?
What was the Atlantic Cable?
How did the Atlantic Cable shape U.S. opinion about the War?