Can a railroad win a war? Scholars use a short video clip to analyze the impact the railway system had on the outcome of the First World War. The 27th lesson of a 32-part unit on the Great War investigates the use of trains to move soldiers, equipment, and supplies all over Europe. They use their knowledge to better understand and discuss the role the railway system had on World War I. 

Concepts

world war i, post world war i, railroads

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a WWI railroad map for students to complete
  
• Assign extended reading on the impact of trains in the strategy of WWI: WWI Railroads

Classroom Considerations

• Video lasts less than 10 minutes

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Video clip contains primary WWI photography, making it easy to research and analyze
  
• Excellent lesson for audio and visual learners 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3