Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm
Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm
Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm
The American Experience Video Notes & Questions
Today, we will be doing a gallery walk activity where you will be walking around the room and looking at a number of images. At each station, you will need to do some research into what the picture is, what country it is in, what its significance is, and what your opinion of the picture is.
Part Three: Chart the ways in which the bloodiest battle in U.S. history, and the ensuing peace, forever changed a nation. African Americans found ways to push for change. Women’s suffrage gained converts, and America stepped onto the world stage.
First World War Quick Write
To wrap up our discussion on the First World War, take a look at the two questions below and answer one using at least two full paragraphs (a paragraph is 5-8 sentences) with a maximum of three paragraphs. Think critically about the question you choose and use your notes to help answer the question.
1) Was the United States justified in entering the First World War? If so, should the US have gotten involved sooner and why? If not, what should the United States have done differently?
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2) Describe the horrors of the First World War and its impact on Europe and the United States. As a result of this, why do you think Woodrow Wilson was so well received in Paris by the people, but not as well received by the leaders?