World War I

Unit Purpose:

In this hyperdoc students will learn about how the Spanish American War helped the United States to get involved in WWI. We will also examine the main causes that started the war. They will learn how this was truly considered the first global conflict and talk about the technologies that changed the face of warfare forever.

Unit Standards:

STANDARD USII.5c The student will apply social science skills to understand the changing role of the United States from the late nineteenth century through World War I by evaluating and explaining the reasons for the United States’ involvement in World War I and its international leadership role at the conclusion of the war.

Class Notes:

World War I