American History World War I

World War I

American History World War I

The trigger that set off World War I was the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria. This set in motion events with some underlying causes. Militarism, secret alliances, imperialism, and nationalistic pride all lead to World War I.

World War II Links

Lesson 1 The Road to World War I      
Lesson 2 Archduke Ferdinand is Shot      
Lesson 3 U-Boats, Lusitania, and the United States Declares War Printable Quiz 1 Online Quiz 1 Over There
Lesson 4 The United States Fights World War I      
Lesson 5 United States World War I Heroes      
Lesson 6 Peace Treaty of Versailles Printable Quiz 2 Online Quiz 2 Sergeant York

American History World War I
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Purchase World War I + Roaring Twenties Lapbook on Teachers Pay Teachers. This activity is great for upper elementary including 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.
Purchase World War I + Roaring Twenties Lapbook on Teachers Pay Teachers. This activity is great for upper elementary including 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.


Purchase World War I + Roaring Twenties Digital Unit on Teachers Pay Teachers. This activity is great for upper elementary including 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.
Purchase World War I + Roaring Twenties Digital Unit on Teachers Pay Teachers. This activity is great for upper elementary including 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.