World War ITopics: background and causes, first days of the war, leaders, new methods of warfare, life in the trenches, major battles, U.S. entry into the war, women, home fronts, unusual stories, and the war's aftermath. Eleven fascinating historical articles (four or five pages long, and reproducible for easy distribution) summarize main points and deliver colorful, memorable details about history. Following each illustrated article, three or four reproducible worksheets test comprehension and spark deeper engagement through creative writing, arts and crafts projects, research starters, critical thinking questions, what-if scenarios, and other activities. Grades 48. Suggested readings. Answer keys. |
Contents
Chapter 2The Lights Go Out in Europe | 10 |
Chapter 3Leaders in Wartime | 18 |
Chapter 4New Methods of Warfare | 26 |
Chapter 5Life in the Trenches | 34 |
Chapter 6Major Battles | 42 |
Chapter 7 The United States Enters the | 50 |
Chapter 8 Women Join the Fight | 58 |
Chapter 9 The Home Fronts | 66 |
Chapter 10 Unusual and Interesting Stories | 74 |
Chapter 11 The Aftermath | 82 |
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
__________________ Answer ________________________________ Date ____________________ Allies Alvin York American Archduke Francis Ferdinand assassination attack Austria-Hungary Balkan became began Belgium blockade Britain British called casualties caused Central Powers chapter conscientious objectors countries czar d Y e death e reproduced enemy Europe European f t h fighting fire fought France Franz Joseph French soldiers German Germany’s h is page home front killed ld W lpurchaser o f Lusitania machine gun Man’s Land Marne military million munitions Name ________________________________ Date nations Nicholas nurses pandemic Paris pilots poison gas President Wilson Rasputin rats reproduced f Russians Serbia Serbian army shells ship shot Somme statement tanks took trench foot trench warfare troops United weapon women World wounded write www.goodyearbooks.com Everyday www.goodyearbooks.com Name ________________________________