1. Good Afternoon!! 1.NVC 2.Experience of Colonials in WWI – Case Study: Indian Soldiers Essential Question: Why did Indian soldiers fight for Great Britain during WWI? Homework: WWI Project DUE April 2/3

2. Colonials in WWI Imperialism = COLONIES – Both sides used soldiers from their colonies British Colonial Soldiers – India – South Africa – Australia French Colonial Soldiers – Senegal (West Africa) German Colonial Soldiers – West and East Africa

3. Indian Soldiers Indian Soldiers fought for Britain during the Schlieffen Offensive – 160,000 soldiers fought – 50,000 died – “This is not war. It is the ending of the world.”– Unknown Indian Soldier Why did they fight?

4. Writing Prompt: Indian Soldiers You are writing a Newspaper article in 1919 bringing to light the little-known role of Indian soldiers in WWI. What were their attitudes and experience? Why do you think they fought? Be sure to use at least TWO pieces of evidence from the documents.