World History 2016

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Unit 6 Calendar: World War I
(Chapter 13 All)
Is war ever worth it?
Should you always support an ally?
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Tasks

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Reading/Assignments

B = 1/14
A = 1/15

Queen Victorias Family Tree

Wilhelm II: Erratic Kaiser
The First World War: European Tensions
Ignited (Causes of the War ~ A & B)

CN 13.1 & Relevant

VSC Terms

B = 1/19
A = 1/20

Ch 13.1 Whiteboard Quiz

The First World War: European Tensions
Ignited (Fighting the War ~ C, D, E, F)

CN 13.2 & Relevant

VSC Terms

B = 1/21
A = 1/22

Ch 13.2 Whiteboard Quiz

Mapping Exercise: Boundary Shifts in
Europe: 1815 1950

CN 13.3 & Relevant

VSC Terms

A = 1/25
B = 1/26

How Did WW I Start? Crash Course

Dulce Et Decorum Est by Wilfred Owen
Christmas in the Trenches

CN 13.4 & Relevant

VSC Terms

A = 1/27
B = 1/28

Why Did WW I Start? Crash Course

Battle of the Somme 1916 (SHEG)
The Zimmerman Note

Ch 13.3 Views of War

Answer DBQs pg 423
Typed

B = 1/29
A = 2/1

Finish VSC
Study for Test

Treaty of Versailles Activity

The First World War: European Tensions
Ignited (Outcomes of the War ~ G, H, I)
Ch 13.3 & 13.4 Whiteboard Quiz

Crash Course: World War I

Unit 6 Exam
Unit 6 VSC & Binder Check DUE

TBD

B = 2/2
A = 2/3

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10.5 & 10.6 Learning Targets World War I

10.5.1 *
1. I can name the two major alliances before the Great
War.
2. I can name the three major countries in each alliance.
3. I can name the leaders of all six countries involved.
4. I can explain each leaders main reason for entering the
war.
5. I can define militarism and explain how it made people
want to go to war.
6. I can define alliances and explain how political rivalries
made alliances a dangerous set up for war.
7. I can define imperialism and explain how it led to political
rivalries.
8. I can define nationalism and provide at least two
examples of how it showed up in Europe foreshadowing
the war.
9. I can define propaganda and explain how it propelled the
typical citizen to support a war.
10. I can explain what total war means and how it relates to
the Great War of 1914.
10.5.2
11. I can name and locate on a map at least two major
theaters of war, where major battles of WW I were
fought.
12. I can describe at least three major turning points during
the war.
13. I can discuss how geography (topography, waterways,
distances, climate) influenced at least two major military
decisions and two major outcomes of the war.
10.5.3
14. I can describe at least three reasons why the Russian
Revolution happened in 1917.
15. I can describe how the Russian Revolution affected the

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course and outcome of WW I.

16. I can explain two main reasons why the US eventually
entered the war.
17. I can describe how the US entry affected the course and
outcome of WW I.
10.5.4
18. I can recite approximately how many soldiers and civilians
lives were lost throughout the entire war, and can
specifically recite the numbers of lives lost for at least
four of the Great Powers.
19. I can describe how at least three major European colonies
(i.e. India) contributed to the war effort.
10.5.5
20. I can explain the affect the Ottoman Empires govt
actions had against the Armenian minority in their
country during the war.
21. I can elaborate on at least one more example of human
rights violations or genocide that happened during WW I.
10.6.1 *
22. I can explain the roles and goals of major world leaders
at the peace conference for WW I
23. I can explain the main terms of the Treaty of Versailles.
24. I can explain at least five influential results of the
Treaty of Versailles
25. I can discuss the major points of president Wilsons
Fourteen Points
26. I can explain the reasons why the US rejected the
League of Nations and how this impacted world politics.