1. Unit 5: Imperialism & WWI

2. Entry Task Welcome back! Turn & Talk:
Refresh your memories. What were we learning about before break?

3. Story Time: If WWI Had Been a Bar Fight

4. Japan
United States
Australia

5. What do you notice about this map that is different from Europe today?

6. Film Clips on WWI

7. Clip 1 [The Century – Seeds of Change (32:39-end)] Questions:
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?

8. Clip 2 [The Century: Shell Shock (start-13:43)] Questions:
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?

9. 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?

10. Discussion
Do you think it is patriotic or anti-American to criticize the United States government in a time of war?