World War I was the first major conflict on a global scale. Using primary documents, learners determine why the United States chose to enter World War I when it did. After analytical writing and group research, the causes of America's involvement in World War I become clear. 

Concepts

causes of world war i, world war i

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the class complete a detailed World War I map of the Central Powers and Allies in Europe

Classroom Considerations

• Limit small group sizes to no more than four 
• Print out the primary documents and laminate them for multiple period use
• The fifth installment of an eight-part lesson series
  

Pros

• Contains printable worksheets
• Includes grading rubric for teacher use

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.6