United States Entry into World War I: Some Hypotheses About U.S. Entry

Outlining 41 chapters of a common US history textbook, you don't want to miss this extensive 220-page AP US history test prep resource loaded with vocabulary and primary concepts.

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World War I was one of the more complicated and complex conflicts of the twentieth century—but who started it? High schoolers watch a video from Crash Course World History ponders whether Germany, Austria, or Russia were to blame for...

High schoolers complete a unit of lessons on the events that led to U.S. involvement in WWI. They complete a Webquest, conduct research, complete a Venn diagram, read and discuss the reasons for entering the war, and create a slideshow.

Students research the types of technology and weapons used in World War I. They form groups representing countries and simulate an arms auction each bidding for the weapons of their choice. They compare their research to the auction...