Choking off an enemy's supply lines as a strategy in war? Class members examine how the British used naval blockades during World War I to cut off German supply lines. They then discuss the success of the strategy. 

Concepts

causes of world war i, world war i, weapons

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign additional reading on the use of naval blockades in WWI
  
• Complete a map outlining the British naval blockade of Germany

Classroom Considerations

• Resource requires audio and visual technology
• 19th lesson in 32-part series on the Great War
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides opportunity for audio and visual learners to gain better understanding of WWI
• Includes primary source photography and maps from WWI

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