1. Get out 2 pieces of paper
Open your composition book to page 169
(next to your Trenches & Technology notes)

2. Today’s Questions What was the “spark” that started the Great War?
What were the four (4) MAIN causes of World War I?
How was World War I fought?  
What were 5 new technologies that changed warfare during the Great War?

3. Answer this question on page 169
What was the worst part about trench warfare in WWI? Why?

4. In the Trenches

5. Battle Objectives Score as many points as possible by:
Taping your flag up (2 points each)
Taking their flag down
Having live soldiers after battle (½ point each)
Work and fight as a unit to maximize points & minimize casualties
Try not to die

6. Rules of Engagement Be careful DO NOT GO OVER THE jDESKS
Freeze means FREEZE
NO TOUCHING
If you get hit by a bullet/shell you are DEAD
No helping
No talking
No moving
If you do not have a gas mask on after an attack, you are DEAD
Place ALL ammunition in the machine guns before leaving class.

7. Journal page 169 What were your objectives in the trenches?
Who were your battalion & company commanders?
Were they good leaders?
Why or why not?
What was your unit’s strategy?
How did you help your unit?
Was your strategy successful? Why or why not?
How many casualties did your unit have?
What should your unit have done differently?
What was the final score of the battle?
Who won? Why?
What does your experience today tell you about warfare during WWI?