1. Unit 6 World War I

2. DAY 1

3. Do Now Answer each of these questions in your notes: Write two full sentences for each question 1.Would you fight someone you don’t know? 2.Would you fight someone you don’t know to protect your family? 3.Would you fight someone you don’t know to protect your country? TIME LIMIT: 9:40

4. Looking Forward Tonight’s Homework: Review notes from today! Tomorrow: Law Seminar in the Media Center

5. Tomorrow: Law Seminar 2 nd Period: Report to the Media Center Prepare a question to ask a law professor, lawyer or law student – Write the question and your name on your index card – Give the index card to Ms. Keale

6. Long-Term Causes: MAIN Militarism: the build up of arms and armies Alliances: the agreements European countries made to help their allies in the event of war Imperialism: the desire to rule over people to which you are superior Nationalism: the desire to rule yourself, and not be ruled by another people or culture

7. Focus On: Nationalism Austria-Hungary: – Giant Empire – Many cultures, languages and peoples living within the empire – Many of those people did not want to be ruled by the Germanic Austrians If this is confusing…

8. Nationalism in the Austrian-Hungarian Empire Your goal: to form alliances with your classmates to accomplish your goals Steps you should take: 1.Read your entire identity card: What language do you speak? What religion are you?) 2.Look at your goals: Who can help you achieve these goals? 3.Look at your concerns: How can you avoid these becoming an issue 4.Begin working with your classmates Important: -You MAY NOT deviate from your card AT ALL -You MAY NOT speak with people who don’t speak the same language as you

9. Nationalism in the Austrian-Hungarian Empire Reflection Write for five minutes What did you learn from this simulation? Would you have changed your role if you could? If so, what role would you have wanted? Why? Who had the best role? Why? What did today’s simulation show you about nationalism in the Austrian-Hungarian Empire?

10. Map of Europe Open “6.WWI. MapAnalysis” from the Unit 6 folder on Edmodo When you have finished: Play “Tap Maps” -Western Europe -Southern Europe

11. DAY 2

12. Do Now Would you ever fight on behalf of someone else? Why or why not?

13. Looking Forward Tonight’s Homework: Unit 6 Assessment (Imperialism AND World War I): Next THURSDAY

14. Law Day What were your thoughts? What did you learn? What questions did you want to ask, but didn’t? Who was most interesting?

15. Remember: MAIN Causes of WWI

16. Short Term Causes of WWI June 1914: Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary is assassinated by Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip (Europe is a powderkeg of alliances!)

17. What should the USA do? Be neutral! Open “6.USEntersWWI. PrimarySources” in the Unit 6 Folder of Edmodo Read only Document A and answer the comprehension question

18. Two Events: 1. The Lusitania -U-boat: German submarine -Lusitania: ocean liner (like the Titanic) -Sank in 1915

19. Two Events: 2. Zimmerman Note -Sent from the Germans to the Mexicans -Germans told the Mexicans to attack the US if the US declared war on Germany

20. What should the USA do? Remain neutral? Open “6.USEntersWWI. PrimarySources” in the Unit 6 Folder of Edmodo Read only Document B and answer the comprehension question

21. What is the job of the President?

22. Why did the USA do what they did? Open “6.USEntersWWI. PrimarySources” in the Unit 6 Folder of Edmodo Read only Document C and answer the comprehension question

23. Why is looking at the source of a document so important?

24. DAY 4

25. Do Now Would you support your friend in a fight you didn’t want to be involved in? Why or why not?

26. Looking Forward This weekend: No homework!

27. Total War Total war = the complete mobilization of soldiers, citizens and resources towards the “war effort”

28. Trench Warfare

29. Warfare Developments “No man’s land” Diseases, lice and filth Mustard gas Planes (and bombs!)

30. Propaganda What is propaganda? What is the purpose of propaganda? How can viewing propaganda influence your opinion of something?

31. Propaganda Analysis Open “6.Propaganda Analysis” Scan the QR Codes to open the image, then answer the questions on the document – You must complete 4 – If you complete one extra, you will get 5 extra credit points

32. DAY 5

33. Do Now Who should be blamed for the start of World War I? Why? Write two sentences in your notes (I’ll come around to check them)

34. Looking Forward Tonight’s Homework: Reading on the Russian Revolution

35. The End of the War June 1917: American troops arrive in Europe Americans provided the much-needed push to stop the last German offense of the war Germans revolt against their government Germans surrender in November 1918

36. Peace Conference Allied leaders met in France to draw up the official peace treaty Called the “Treaty of Versailles” Signed in June of 1919

37. But what did it say? 1.With your teammate, read the overview (Part 1) of your sheet 2.With your teammate, summarize your group demands and concessions (Part 2) 3.Interact with your classmates to negotiate and make deals (Part 3)

38. Our Treaty of Versailles

39. The Treaty of Versailles “War guilt clause” – Germany was solely responsible for starting the war – Was this right? Reparations: Money for damage done during the war Mandates: other things (territory) the Germans had to give up – Alsace Lorraine – Colonies

40. The League of Nations President Woodrow Wilson’s idea Goal: Prevent future wars by finding peaceful solutions to international problems The USA rejects the League of Nations AND the Treaty of Versailles

41. Reflection In one paragraph, reflect on your experience with the Treaty of Versailles simulation. You might want to answer these question: What was your experience? Was your country successful or unsuccessful at the Treaty of Versailles? Why? How do you think your country’s people would respond to your work? Looking into the future, do you think your country will stay peaceful? Why or why not?

42. DAY 6

43. Do Now What does “survival of the fittest” mean? Be ready to give one example of a situation that exemplifies a “survival of the fittest” mentality

44. Looking Forward Tonight’s Homework: Great Depression Reading and Questions

45. Announcement NO MORE FOOD in class If you need to eat, do it before the bell rings, standing next to the garbage can or in the hall. After the bell rings, you must get rid of your food.

46. Russian Revolution Russia: very late to industrialize – Worst working/living conditions in Europe 1917: Communists overthrow the monarchy Vladimir Lenin is the leader of the Soviet Union Russians are now communist What does it mean to be a communist?

47. Russian Revolution Practice Read the “Communism and Socialism” worksheet with a partner Independently, answer the comprehension questions

48. The Roaring Twenties As crises were occurring around the world, the USA was flourishing Flappers Mobsters Prohibition PARTIES!

49. Film Analysis Boardwalk Empire What are people wearing? What are people doing? What is the general feel of the scene? What does this tell you about American society at this time?

50. Exit Ticket Answer each question with at least two sentences 1. Describe one difference between Russia in the 1920s and the USA in the 1920s. 2. Predict how this difference will effect politics between Russia and the USA 3. Analyze – would you rather live in Russia or the USA during the 1920s? Explain why.

51. DAY 7

52. Do Now Do you prefer to save your money, or spend it? Are you a cautious buyer, or an impulsive buyer?

53. Looking Forward Tonight’s Homework: Rise of German Nazism (on Edmodo and in the hall)

54. Today we’re going to complete a simulation in which you’ll have the opportunity to make decisions that will cause you to succeed or fail at the Stock Market Every person should have: – 4 $100s – 1 $50 – 5 $10s Step 1: Read the Stock Prospectus Step 2: Begin to buy stocks from the Stock Brokers – Consider: How will you make the most money? – Consider: How will you lose the least amount of money? – Suggestion: “Buy low, sell high!” Step 3: Keep track of things on the chart give to you Stock market game

55. To start, each share is worth $10 To purchase a stock certificate, you need to purchase 10 shares ($100) Everyone must purchase something each round When the market is “closed”, you may purchase/trade with each other, but may not trade with the stock brokers Start

56. CompanySituationNew Stock Price Per Share KrogerPurchases a West Coast food chain$12 Radio CorporationNew model released with built-in antenna$13 Mammoth Oil9 wells begin producing in Wyoming Field$14 Gotham BankBank declares a 6% dividend$11 Durant MotorsFails to make payment on notes to the Gotham Bank $7 Midland UtilitiesMidland extends services into Michigan and Wisconsin $13 Kansas PacificK&P will pay no dividends this year because of expansion into the Southwest $9 Tel-ToneDial telephones will be installed in parts of New York City $15 1920 To buy a certificate, multiply the stock price by 10

57. 1922 CompanySituationNew Stock Price Per Share KrogerMerger with large Eastern chain of stores$15 Radio Corporation 15 patents are purchased from the Edison’s company$14 Mammoth OilLargest oil field in America may be located under Mamouth Oil Lease in Tea Pot Dome, Wyoming $19 Gotham BankStock price remains the same$11 Durant MotorsLocomobile sales are depressed because of competition from Ford Motor Company $5 Midland Utilities Insull’s financial manipulation allows Midland to take control of Commonwealth Edison $19 Kansas PacificProfits rise as agricultural shipments from the southwest begin $10 Tel-ToneNew York Stock Exchange announces that Tel-Tone has shown the greatest increase of any stock listed on the exchange $22 To buy a certificate, multiply the stock price by 10

58. CRISIS: PRESIDENT HARDING CompanyNew Stock Price Per Share Kroger$13 Radio Corporation$13 Mammouth Oil$16 Gotham Bank$10 Durant Motors$4 Midland Utilities$19 Kansas Pacific$9 Tel-Tone$19 President Harding is suffering from a coronary seizure and may have pneumonia. He is reported to be dying. The Stock Market will be closed for 2 minutes for new postings To buy a certificate, multiply the stock price by 10

59. 1925 CompanySituationNew Stock Price Per Share KrogerCorn blight on Kroger farms causes 90% loss of crop$12 Radio Corporation Speculation on new patent causes rise in stock prices$15 Mammoth OilJapanese offer to buy the total production of Elk Hills$21 Gotham BankFrench government announces that they will begin to pay their World War I war debts to U.S. banks $12 Durant MotorsThe DuPont family begins to buy large blocks of Durant Motors stock $7 Midland Utilities Insull fears Cyrus Eaton of Cleveland may be trying to take over Midland by purchasing large quantities of stock $22 Kansas PacificSpeculation on increased profits from holdings in Mexico causes stock price to rise $11 Tel-ToneAnnounces completion of successful merger. Speculation on the Market continues $24 To buy a certificate, multiply the stock price by 10

60. 1927 CompanySituationNew Stock Price Per Share KrogerSpeculation that Purity Markets are buying Kroger for an attempted take over $14 Radio Corporation Rumored merger with the Edison Company causes stock to rise $17 Mammoth Oil Congressional committee begins an investigation of the Mammoth Oil leases. Possible fraud. $13 Gotham Bank Bank stock remains unchanged$12 Durant Motors Louis Chevrolet is hired to design an inexpensive automobile$10 Midland Utilities Cyrus Eaton begins dumping large blocks of Midland stock on a depressed market $18 Kansas Pacific Drought in the Southwest and depressed farm prices cause profits of K&P to fall $10 Tel-ToneDrop of two points caused by J.P. Morgan selling 200,000 shares. Brokers see only temporary setback $22 To buy a certificate, multiply the stock price by 10

61. 1928 CompanySituationNew Stock Price Per Share KrogerFood prices are depressed because of agricultural surpluses$13 Radio Corporation Merger with the Edison Company falls through when Radio Corporation pays no dividends $14 Mammoth Oil Harry Sinclair is called before Congressional Committee. Secretary of the Interior Fall is indicted for fraudulent oil leases $7 Gotham Bank Announces profits have increased 5% over the last quarter$13 Durant Motors Durant Motors and Fisher Body have announced a merger. New corporation will be called General Motors $13 Midland Utilities Reports in the Chicago Tribune disclose Insull’s Company is a “House of Cards” ready to crumble $14 Kansas Pacific New oil fields in Oklahoma cause a new boom along along Kansas Pacific track $12 Tel-ToneFails to rise as predicted. Brokers are unable to explain the downward trend $17 To buy a certificate, multiply the stock price by 10

62. October 23, 1929 The market slipped today as the government announced that home construction, an indicator of prosperity, was at an all-time low. The Federal Reserve Board also announced that a change in the prime interest rate would take place in the near future; speculation on the stock market is getting out of hand. It is rumored that the House of Morgan intends to sell 12 million shares of common stock at a loss, before interest rates change. The Gotham Bank announced that margin buyers of stock are being notified that they must put up more money to cover today’s losses. The Stock Market will be closed for 5 minutes.

63. October 24, 1929 (Black Thursday) Stock brokers must buy back all of the stocks CompanyNew Stock Price Per Share Kroger$8 Radio Corporation$4 Mammouth Oil$2 Gotham Bank$12 Durant Motors$12 Midland Utilities$3 Kansas Pacific$8 Tel-Tone$6 To sell a certificate, multiply the stock price by 10

64. Did you have a system for what would make you money, or lose you money? Did you start with the same amount of money with which you ended the game? Did anyone sell out before the crash? Reflection

65. The Great Depression -1920s: People spend tons of money -Stock Market: people spend more money than they have -October, 1929: The Stock Market crashes -People lose everything! -The country is plunged into debt -Living conditions are horrible

66. The Dust Bowl (America the Story of Us) What happened? Why did it happen?

67. DAY

68. Do Now Would you ever burn money? Why or why not?

69. Looking Forward Next Week: Project with substitute Your project will count as a test grade for Unit 6

70. Post World War I Germany Treaty of Versailles – Germany has to pay huge funds to the Allies – Germany has to give up territory – Germany has to give up its military Meanwhile, in Germany… – 11 million soldiers – 7 million soldiers died (65%) – Cities, buildings destroyed

71. So what was life like?

72. Analysis: Text and Images Analyze = explain what and why How can we break down sources from so long ago & actually understand them? What’s the value in that? – Human emotions & feelings do not change over time! – Photographs are an excellent way to capture human emotion & feeling – Authors use words to portray events & people

73. Boy, Berlin Germany

74. A woman burns money for heat

75. Paper money is swept into the gutter

76. German Hyperinflation The value of the dollar goes down Instead of costing $1, something will cost $100 – $1 is way less valuable – 1 ¢ is even less valuable Why would people burn their money?

77. Mein Kampf Elected Chancellor in 1923 Adolf Hitler’s biography “My Struggle” Outlined his plans to make Germany a great nation again Shows hints of the future racist mania Hitler would display

78. Quote #1 Berlin, Jan. 30 – Adolf Hitler, leader of the German conservative party, was made Chancellor, an important leader, of Germany today. This has been his life-long political ambition and he has surrounded himself with many others who share similar views as him. The new Chancellor, who is only 43, had this to say about his new position in the German Nazi Party: “I am proud to lead Germany and we shall soon be great once again!” (from the Boston Evening Globe, January 30, 1933)

79. Quote #2 “The Jew stops at nothing, and he is so evil, so terrible, that he is like a gigantic devil. He is the symbol of all evil, the Jew, and we the Germans know that he is the source of all of Germany’s sadness and difficulties.”

80. Exit Ticket 1.Give one reason why Germans lost so much money after World War I 2.Explain why people supported Hitler at first 3.Predict whether the USA would notice the situation in Germany. Explain why.