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The Trenches of World War I: Perspectives, Strategies, and Consequences

This exploration of World War I delves into the experiences of soldiers in the trenches, examining emotions from the first to the last person out. It discusses geographical strategies, such as the significance of the Western Front and the impact of trench construction, and analyzes causes of the conflict, including nationalistic fervor. The examination of pivotal moments, like the Christmas Truce and the U.S. entry into the war, highlights the human aspect amidst the chaos. Furthermore, it reflects on Germany's defeat and the war's long-term effects on Europe, emphasizing its historical importance.

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The Trenches of World War I: Perspectives, Strategies, and Consequences

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  1. In the Trenches World War I

  2. Page 4-5 How would you feel being the first person out of the trench? What about the last person? What do you think it is like in the trenches? What is no man’s land like?

  3. Page 6-7 Looking at the map, who do you think will win World War I? Why? War fever? What is so exciting about war back then?

  4. Page 8-9 • List at least 3 causes for the war: • 1. • 2. • 3. • Which do you think is the most important cause and why?

  5. Page 10-11 Explain the Western Front and its importance in the war.

  6. Page 12-17 How were trenches built and maintained? Who had better trenches and explain why?

  7. Page 18-19 Do you feel that a soldier is a traitor if they didn’t fight on Christmas Day? Would you have joined the truce for Christmas Day?

  8. Page 20-23 Would you have shot yourself in a place that wouldn’t kill you to avoid being in the war? Where would you shoot?

  9. Page 24-27 Was Germany’s “Western Front” successful? Why or why not? List 2 other areas that had battles Use 2 ideas that explain who won the battle of Gallipoli

  10. Page 28-35 What would the German army accomplish by defeating the French army in Verdun? How did “tunnelers” change geography in Europe? hint: mines What happened at Cambrai?

  11. Page 36-39 When did the U.S. join the war? What happened when the soviets led Russia to a truce with Germany? List 4 events that led to Germany’s defeat in the war:

  12. Page 40-41 In 3 sentences or more, explain the affects of the war (deaths, agreements, Germany’s future)

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