Unit 5: Imperialism & WWI 1.5.16
Entry Task Please get a textbook You will have the first 30 minutes of class to complete your notes
Film Clips on WWI
Clip 1 [The Century – Seeds of Change (32:39-end)] Questions: How did movies change the way Americans thought about the world? What was Germany’s position in the world going into WWI? What advantages did Germany & Britain each have? What sparked the war? What impact would WWI have on America?
Clip 2 [The Century: Shell Shock (start-13:43)] Questions: How were Americans convinced to support Britain and France? How did the war affect the American economy? How and why did the war impact African-Americans?
Clip 3 [The Century: Shell Shock (31:30-35:47)] What was unique about the American soldiers entering WWI? How did Germany respond to America’s entry into WWI? Did this tactic work?
Discussion Do you think it is patriotic or anti-American to criticize the United States government in a time of war?