Category Archives: US History – CH 12 – World War I (The Great War)

US History – Videos: Cause of WWI & Outbreak of War

Posted on January 3, 2023 by pmaienknecht

Here are some pretty good (short) videos discussing the major causes of WWI (including the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand) as well as the initial outbreak of war in Europe.  These include a good explanation of Trench warfare too.

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US History – The Causes of World War I (The Great War)

Posted on January 3, 2023 by pmaienknecht

Use the following links to examine the main causes of WWI.  Put all of your answers on a google doc.  Give it the same title as this assignment. Outline causes of WWI Web Outline – Causes WW1 (mind-map) – may … Continue reading →

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US History – The Great War (World War I) Notes

Posted on January 3, 2023 by pmaienknecht

The link below will access the power point notes on the World War I Unit. World War 1 Unit Notes WWI Notes (google slides)    

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US History – Casualties of WWI & The Influenza Pandemic of 1918

Posted on March 17, 2021 by pmaienknecht

Use the chart below to answer the questions that follow. Casualties of WWI Chart Casualties of WWI Chart Questions Read the link below and answer the questions that follow to discover a “hidden killer” of World War I. Influenza Epidemic … Continue reading →

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US History – A War of Inches on Two Major Fronts

Posted on February 9, 2021 by pmaienknecht

Complete the following assignment (see attachment).  Also review slides 31-34 in the unit power point for help.  We will be working on this in class together. A War of Inches and Two Fronts Activity These videos may be of some … Continue reading →

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US History – American Entry into World War I

Posted on March 23, 2020 by pmaienknecht

Your task is to highlight the main reasons the United States broke its policy of neutrality and entered The Great War on the side of the Allies.  Each major point you highlight should include key details surrounding that particular event.  … Continue reading →

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US History – American Neutrality During World War I

Posted on March 23, 2020 by pmaienknecht

Excellent video giving the main reasons why President Woodrow Wilson & Congress remained neutral during the early part of World War I.  After viewing this video and reviewing your notes (slides 54-60) on American neutrality answer the following questions…  For … Continue reading →

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US History – “Spark” of World War I (photostory)

Posted on March 7, 2016 by pmaienknecht

This photostory provides a brief description of the start of the Great War (WWI).  Watch the video and answer the following questions: 1.  Briefly explain some of the main “short term” causes (events) for conflict to break out in Europe … Continue reading →

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US History – The Causes of World War One Website Project

Posted on February 25, 2016 by pmaienknecht

The link below will access the instructions and rubric for this project… Causes of WWI Website Project Use these sites below to help you with your website… Diagram of causes of WWI – use the “show hints” button to see the … Continue reading →

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US History – World War I Era Introduction

Posted on February 24, 2016 by pmaienknecht

Use the timeline on pages 412-413 to answer the following questions. CH 12 Intro

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