1. World War I and the Russian Revolution
Section 3: Winning the War
Witness History Audio: An American War Song: Over There
Waging Total War
Nations restructured their economies to feed their war efforts. All citizens—women included—had roles to play in the war-driven economy. The average citizen was also made a target when navies began forming blockades to stop not only military supplies, but food and ships carrying civilians.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What is the tone of the song?” (optimistic, excited, eager) “What do you think was the purpose of this song?” (to motivate troops) “Do you think the song fulfills that purpose?” (Answers will vary.)
When showing Color Transparency 156, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide a discussion on how propaganda art was used in World War I.
When showing Color Transparency 160, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide a discussion about Wilson’s terms for resolving the conflict.
Color Transparency 156: Louis Raemaeker’s To the End
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2. World War I and the Russian Revolution
Section 3: Winning the War
Morale Collapses
With mounting death tolls and massive food shortages in most of Europe and Russia, troops began to desert their posts. In Russia, a revolution erupted that would bring V.I. Lenin to power.
Note Taking Transparency 124
The United States Declares War
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What is the tone of the song?” (optimistic, excited, eager) “What do you think was the purpose of this song?” (to motivate troops) “Do you think the song fulfills that purpose?” (Answers will vary.)
When showing Color Transparency 156, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide a discussion on how propaganda art was used in World War I.
When showing Color Transparency 160, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide a discussion about Wilson’s terms for resolving the conflict.
When Germany announced they would resume unrestricted submarine warfare and the German foreign minister was discovered soliciting Mexico’s help against the United States, President Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany.
Note Taking Transparency 160: The Fourteen Points
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3. World War I and the Russian Revolution
Section 3: Winning the War
Victory at Last
When fresh troops arrived in Europe by the thousands, the weary German forces were no match. Austria-Hungary were also unraveling and its subject nations seized the moment to revolt.
Notes: Listen to the Witness History audio. Then read aloud the main idea for each subheading in this section and show the related visuals.
After listening to the Witness History audio, ask, “What is the tone of the song?” (optimistic, excited, eager) “What do you think was the purpose of this song?” (to motivate troops) “Do you think the song fulfills that purpose?” (Answers will vary.)
When showing Color Transparency 156, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide a discussion on how propaganda art was used in World War I.
When showing Color Transparency 160, use the lesson suggested in the transparency book to guide a discussion about Wilson’s terms for resolving the conflict.
QuickTake Section Quiz
Progress Monitoring Transparency
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4. World War I and the Russian Revolution: Section 3
Color Transparency 156: Louis Raemaeker’s To the End
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5. World War I and the Russian Revolution: Section 3
Note Taking Transparency 124
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6. World War I and the Russian Revolution: Section 3
Color Transparency 160: The Fourteen Points
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7. World War I and the Russian Revolution: Section 3
Progress Monitoring Transparency (1 of 2)
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8. World War I and the Russian Revolution: Section 3
Progress Monitoring Transparency (2 of 2)
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