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How can a revolution a half a world away impact a world war in Europe? Scholars investigate the role of the Mexican Revolution in the Great War in the 17th lesson of a 32-part series. Using a short video clip, they analyze how Mexico's internal revolt directly impacted the involvement of the United States in World War I and discuss items such as the Zimmerman Note.
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Instructional Ideas
- Split class into research teams to look into the various Mexican Revolution Leaders
- Extend lesson with reading on the impact of The Mexican Revolution
Classroom Considerations
- Best to use Mexican Revolution in WWI unit when discussing how the war impacted the Americas
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Lesson provides primary source video and photography from the WWI era
- Resource details WWI for audio and visual learners in the classroom
Cons
- None
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