The Great War - WWI

World War I and Its Aftermath

Chapter 7

Unit Guide

Michigan Standards
6.2 Becoming a World Power
Describe and analyze the major changes both positive and negative in the role the
United States played in world affairs after the Civil War, and explain the causes and
consequences of this changing role.
6.2.2 WWI Explain the causes of World War I, the reasons for American neutrality and eventual entry
into the war, and Americas role in shaping the course of the war.
6.2.3 Domestic Impact of WWI Analyze the domestic impact of WWI on the growth of the
government (e.g., War Industries Board), the expansion of the economy, the restrictions on civil
liberties (e.g., Sedition Act, Red Scare, Palmer Raids), and the expansion of womens suffrage.
6.2.4 Wilson and His Opponents Explain how Wilsons Fourteen Points differed from proposals
by others, including French and British leaders and domestic opponents, in the debate over the
Versailles Treaty, United States participation in the League of Nations, the redrawing of European
political boundaries, and the resulting geopolitical tensions that continued to affect Europe.

Learning Targets
You will be able to:
1. Name and describe the factors that led to WWI.
2. Explain why United States chose to get involved in WWI.
3. Describe the impact of the war on life at home in the United States.
4. Explain freedom of speech and the First Amendment along with its
limitations.
5. Explain the effects of WWI on Europe, the United States, and the world.

Essential Questions:
1. When should the United States go to war?
2. What is the role of an American citizen during a war?
3. Should the government ever have the right to limit speech and individual
rights?
4. What is the role of the United States in the world?

Big Picture - Focus Questions:

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What were the causes of World War I?

Why did the U.S. delay its entry into the war?
What impact did the U.S. have in determining the course of the war?
What impact did WWI have on everyday citizens here in the United States?
Analyze and evaluate President Wilson's Fourteen Points plan for peace?

Resources for learning content:

Reading, Questions & Reviews: Textbook United States History &

Geography Modern Times Chapter 7, World War I and Its Aftermath,
pages 229-256. Answer keys are available for Chapter 7 Lesson Reviews in
order to formatively check your knowledge and understanding.
Study.com: History 104 U.S. History II There are 4 video teachings
about WWIall can be found on the class website in the Online Teachings
tab. ***(Remember you must use my Online Teachings tab to be able to access
these teachingsyou cannot select or advance teachings directly from the
Study.com site.)

WWI Google Slides: There are 4 Google Slides Presentations with a

Guided-Notes worksheet available on the class website in the Online
Teachings tab to help you.
Classroom Study Groups: Students can choose to work with a group of
students to complete readings, reviews, etc.
Classroom Discussion Groups: Students can choose to work with a group
of students to discuss, evaluate and analyze unit content and concepts.
Online Discussions: There will be a variety of discussions in the Google
Classroom site to help you increase your understanding of unit content and
concepts.
MEYOUR TEACHER: Dont forget to ask me questions, both about the
current unit or about strategies for learning; Especially if you need guidance
setting up an effective plan to learn the material.