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Unit 5: Imperialism & WWI

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1 Unit 5: Imperialism & WWI
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2 Entry Task Please get a textbook
You will have the first 30 minutes of class to complete your notes

3 Film Clips on WWI

4 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?

5 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?

6 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?

7 Discussion Do you think it is patriotic or anti-American to criticize the United States government in a time of war?


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