A New Kind of War

Poll

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Open Ended

What tactics would you have used to ensure victory in the Great War?

Demonstrate an

understanding of long-

term causes of World

War I and its global

impact.

Learning Target

Describe conditions on the war front for
soldiers, include: new technology and
war tactics.

Success Criteria

Vocabulary

Multiple Select

In which of these countries was the western front located during World War I? Check all that apply.

• Italy

• France

• Germany

• Great Britain

• Belgium

Multiple Choice

Throughout World War I, for which activity were airplanes most often used?

• bombing targets on land

• transporting soldiers and weapons

• fighting

• gathering information

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes an effect of poisonous gases used in combat during World War I?

• Poisonous gases blistered soldiers’ skin, eyes, and lungs.

• Poisonous gases brought an end to trench warfare.

• Poisonous gases melted weapons and other armaments.

• Poisonous gases caused explosions in the presence of gunpowder.

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes Germany’s submarine campaign during World War I?

• Germany made no use of submarines.

• Germany used submarines in land and sea attacks.

• German submarines made unrestricted attacks on ships.

• German submarines prevented all transatlantic shipping.

Multiple Choice

During World War I, _______________ was the term widely used to describe a state of war in which neither side was winning or gaining an advantage.

• Stalemate

• Casualty

• Propaganda

• Militant

Multiple Choice

Which factor made it most difficult for soldiers to cross the area between the trenches?

• The land was too wide to be crossed.

• The land was not claimed by either side, so access to it was impossible.

• The land was defended by civilians who prohibited fighting.

• The land was mined territory and was subject to artillery, shelling, and gunfire.

Multiple Choice

What effect did the use of trenches and new technologies during World War I have?

• Warfare was far deadlier than in the past and resulted in enormous casualties.

• There were fewer battlefield casualties than in the past.

• The war concluded much earlier than earlier wars.

• Most deaths were related to injuries suffered after the war than during it.

Multiple Choice

During World War I, how did war-focused economies change the way industry operated?

• Governments converted factories to produce military supplies.

• All economic activity was intended to help the war effort.

• Most industries were nationalized to ensure production of sufficient supplies.

• Governments took complete control of all industrial production.

Multiple Choice

During World War I, why was propaganda important for the war efforts?

• Propaganda provided guidance on how civilians could protect themselves.

• Propaganda helped rally support for government war efforts.

• Propaganda encouraged enemy soldiers to surrender.

• Propaganda brought neutral nations into the war.

Multiple Choice

Why did governments sell war bonds?

• to have funds for domestic use

• to fund all levels of government during the war

• to repay national debts

• to finance the war effort

Multiple Choice

How did women’s roles in the workforce change during World War I?

• Women entered the industrial workforce for the first time.

• Women replaced men as workers in factories.

• Women fought in the war alongside men.

• Women became the primary earners at home.

Open Ended

Please rate your ability to describe conditions on the war front for soldiers, include: new technology and war tactics.

Open Ended

How was World War I different from all previous wars?