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America at War

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Sixth graders examine issues that faced Americans during World War I, discuss role that sinking of the Lusitania had in America's decision to enter the war, and analyze changing role of U.S. during the war and how it emerged as a world power.

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the lusitania, world war i

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lusitania, world war i, social studies
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Grade
6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
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Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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Technology
Video

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