Ms. Mac's U.S. History
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    • French Revolution
    • Haitian Revolution
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    • Russian Revolution to Soviet Union
    • Chinese Revolution
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        • Jefferson's Vision
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      • Introducing, Mr. Lincoln >
        • Lincoln's Daily Life in Washington
        • Lincoln Essential Questions
        • Understanding Lincoln
        • Gettysburg Address and Henry V
        • Lincoln-Douglas Debates
      • Civil War Simulation >
        • Massachusetts 54th
        • Berdan Sharpshooters
        • Irish Brigades
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    • World War I in America
    • Great Depression
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    • Bayard Wilkeson Project
    • Ford's Theatre Oratory Project
    • National History Day
    • Hamilton! Lesson Using the Broadway Show >
      • Rappin in the Classroom
      • Founding Fathers on Broadway!
      • Hamilton Traveling Exhibit Activities
      • Hamilton Sign Up!
    • 9/11 History versus Memory
    • The South in American History
    • Books of Study >
      • McCullough's 1776
      • Ambrose's Undaunted Courage
    • Digital History
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      • U.S. History-Spring 2020 >
        • April 13th-17th
        • April 20th-24th
        • April 27th-May 1st
        • May 4th-May 8th
        • May 11th- May 15th
        • May 18th-May 22nd
      • World Cultures-Spring 2020 >
        • April 13th-17th
        • April 20th-24th >
          • Marshall Plan
        • April 27th-May 1st >
          • The Kitchen Debate
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        • May 18-May 22
    • Facing Crisis Head On
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World War I

“Two armies that fight each other is like one large army that commits suicide.” 
Henri Barbusse 1917 

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wwi_in_40_maps.pptx
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introduction_to_world_war_i_using_40_maps_key.pdf
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Forty Maps Explaining WWI

Preview: Students will view the opening of Joyeux Noel and discuss the French, British and German children's point of view and how propaganda encouraged hate even among children.
Direct Instruction: Ms. Mac and students will share read paragraphs on the forty maps that give an overview of World War I. Note some of the videos to supplement the maps. 
Day 1: Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Day 2: Battle of the Marne/Tannenberg and German Submarine Warfare
Day 3: Gallipoli and Battle of Verdun
Day 4: TE Lawrence (also view Lawrence of Arabia trailer) and Trench Warfare (See also "Seven Pillars of Wisdom" intro chapter)
seven_pillars_of_wisdom_intro_chapter.pdf
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wwi_trench_warfare_poetry.pdf
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Sinking of the Lusitania and War Propaganda

Preview: Ms. Mac will review Map 13 on "German Submarine Warfare."
Small Group Activity: In groups of six, students will answer eight questions from twenty-five primary and secondary sources on the Sinking of the Lusitania. 
Large Group Share: The class will discuss each question.
sinking_of_the_lusitania.pdf
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sinking_of_the_lusitania_and_war_propaganda_questions.pdf
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You may choose one of three subjects on World War I to write a four paragraph expository essay weaving an image, a song, or a piece of literature from World War I.

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Battle of Verdun

THESIS: The heavy metal band, Sabaton, accurately reflects the Battle of Verdun in their lyrics. 
Battle of Verdun by THE GREAT WAR
BATTLE OF VERDUN reading
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BATTLE OF VERDUN lyrics by Sabaton
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Dusko Hadzic Impressionists Paintings of Verdun
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Trench Warfare

THESIS: Poets, Issac Rosenberg and John McCrae, accurately reflects the conditions of trench warfare. 
Trench Warfare by THE GREAT WAR
In Flanders Field sung by choir SABATON
MILITARY DEVELOPMENTS OF WWI
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WWI TRENCH WARFARE POETRY
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GHOST IN THE TRENCHES lyrics by Sabaton
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York and the 82nd

THESIS: The heavy metal band, Sabaton, accurately reflects the heroism of Alvin York. 
​Alvin York and the 82nd by THE GREAT WAR
82nd All the Way by Sabaton
Alvin York Biography
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82nd All The Way Lyrics by Sabaton
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Alvin York Medal of Honor
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Sergent York Movie Poster
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Best Sniper of World War I-Francis Pegahmagabow
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