Module 14 Presentation: World War I/ A New Era

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Briefly explain what was going on in other parts of the world (mostly Europe) ahead of the start of World War I.

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Take a second to Google - which countries were allied with which sides in Europe at the start of World War I?

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What were some of the main reasons behind the U.S. entering World War I?

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How did the homefront (of the U.S.) react to the war?

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What were some of the main influences that would lead to armistice in 1918?

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Explain the relationship between global trade, war and disease.

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What was the initial goal of the League of Nations, how successful would the venture be and who was its main proponent?

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How would World War I begin to set the stage for the world as we know it today?

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After taking our fives minutes to read through the article, list at least 5 words you had trouble defining, or some of the more difficult words you found in reading through.

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Next, list two golden lines from the article. How do these golden lines help to provide an understanding of the overall summary of the text?

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To start, what are some of the nicknames given to the decade of the 1920s?

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The 1920s were dominated by Republicans. Take a second to research some of the most impactful legislative reforms of the decade and list them here

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What innovations during this period would advance the growing culture of consumerism?

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In what ways did Americans "escape" during this period? Why do you think escapism became trendy in these ways?

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According to this section, what is the most enduring image of the 1920s?

• The automobile

• Professional Sports

• The Flapper

• Consumerism

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In brief, what was a "Flapper" and why did they seem so revolutionary to this decade?

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Why was the Harlem Renaissance, and similar movements, so significant to Black American life during this period?

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Why would the increasing influx of immigration lead a conflict of ideals concerning what it meant to be American?

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How did this come to a head in the "trial of the century" Scopes Trial concerning evolution being taught in public schools?

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What's a song that you've been listening to or enjoying lately? Maybe a favorite holiday song?