Unit+5

Unit 5 Learning Targets:
 * Be able to explain the role of the United States in WWI.
 * Be able to explain how the Progressive Era impacted the Global Environment through the Gospel of Democracy, Fourteen Points, and the Treaty of Versailles.
 * Be able to explain why WWI left issues unresolved until WWII ended.
 * Be able to synthesize these thoughts into an essay, which you will form into a documentary.

Basic Things to Remember: =Formative Assessment= Unit Instructions: 1. Follow the lecture:
 * The United States initially declared its neutrality at the outbreak of World War I in 1914; however, German actions, along with British propaganda, led the United States to enter the war in 1917.
 * The American people and the United States Government took extraordinary measures at home to support the war effort, leading to government control of the economy and to the economic opportunities for women and minorities.
 * At the close of World War I, President Wilson was unable to convince the United States Senate to accept the Treaty of Versailles.

2. Watch videos Video 1 (Submit notes (3 Pages) for 10 Points Extra Credit): Causes of World War I media type="youtube" key="oBrD_u20UF0" width="425" height="350" media type="youtube" key="22AA8uRzn7A" width="425" height="350" media type="youtube" key="T4it2HNM5x0" width="425" height="350" media type="youtube" key="VeWbOJARGUs" width="425" height="350" Video 2 (Submit notes for extra credit, 3 pages, outline form 10 points) Entry of the United States media type="youtube" key="Wmcbdt3taR4" width="425" height="350" media type="youtube" key="fugRGvcJ4_U" width="425" height="350" media type="youtube" key="Qgs1KNwpBW4" width="425" height="350" media type="youtube" key="bGTGA80w11k" width="425" height="350" = Video 3 (REQUIRED) = Paste these questions into a Google Document and Answer them in Bullet Points 1. The Paris Peace Conference consisted of what nations? 2. Who were the most important leaders present at this conference? 3. Clemenceau (France) wanted? 4. Wilson (United States) wanted? 5. George (Great Britain) wanted? 6. Why did Germany need to be somewhat preserved in its present form? 7. Describe the key events that happened in Berlin, at the same time as the Conference. 8. What did Germany get? What was forbidden? Why did they resent these concessions? 9. What was the outcome of the Paris Peace Conference? Did everyone agree? 10. From the video evidence, what can you surmise or conclude, about the Treaty of Versailles? Why didn't the US Congress accept it? media type="youtube" key="7BLdjb6_AIM" width="425" height="350" =3. Selected Primary Documents for World War 1= > > > How were troops recruited? What inspired people to fight for America? Answer the Questions BELOW the image in a Google Document... > 1. In what ways does the poster portray traditional gender roles? > 2. Based on the poster, what was the United States fighting for? > 3. What else strikes you about the poster? List 5 thoughts. =Diagnostic Assessment= =Summative Assessment=
 * Woodrow Wilson's //14 Points// and the //Treaty of Versailles// have both reflected Wilson's thinking. The link below contains both sources. You will notice that the documents are not provided in their entirety. This is because the historians who designed these worksheets have done the brain-work for you and have put together critical thinking questions to decipher the document. ** Submit your answers to the questions using Google Documents. **
 * http://books.google.com/books?id=Nzg-6Joo8cEC&pg=PA194&lpg=PA194&dq=21-17+Woodrow+Wilson,+Fourteen+Points+%281918%29+and+Documents+for+America%27s+History&source=bl&ots=zC9Spy-BdF&sig=v70kdIvwAv2SGBg_yIFVrZawQew&hl=en&sa=X&ei=jzURUbKgOuffiAKezoDYBw&ved=0CC0Q6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=21-17%20Woodrow%20Wilson%2C%20Fourteen%20Points%20%281918%29%20and%20Documents%20for%20America%27s%20History&f=false
 * The way that the American Government works in regards to declaring war, Presidents must obtain consent from Congress to declare war and commit American soldiers to an effort. Here is President Wilson's message to Congress. ** Be sure to answer the questions that accompany the document: **http://books.google.com/books?id=Nzg-6Joo8cEC&pg=PA179&lpg=PA179&dq=21-10+Woodrow+Wilson,+War+Message+to+Congress+%281917%29&source=bl&ots=zC9Spy3ykM&sig=-uStdtcUe3D3NYGBksf-_gwPUFc&hl=en&sa=X&ei=UUQRUdb7GKTTiwK394DoAQ&ved=0CEUQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=21-10%20Woodrow%20Wilson%2C%20War%20Message%20to%20Congress%20%281917%29&f=false
 * Although Wilson based America's role in World War 1 on his ideals, there were many politicians who did not fall in line with Wilson's opinions. This document, written by an American Senator, highlights this. ** Do not forget to answer the questions at the end of the reading: **http://books.google.com/books?id=Nzg-6Joo8cEC&pg=PA182&dq=21-11+Robert+M.+La+Follette,+Antiwar+Speech+%281917%29&hl=en&sa=X&ei=7kURUeCEI4f1iQKkg4CoBQ&ved=0CDAQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=21-11%20Robert%20M.%20La%20Follette%2C%20Antiwar%20Speech%20%281917%29&f=false
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 * Essay Blueprint
 * 750 Word Essay
 * Video Essay: [[file:VideoEssayProject.doc]]