World War I Group Presentations

World War I Group Presentations
Where to Start – Gather your research
http://www.firstworldwar.com/
http://wwi.lib.byu.edu/
http://www.pbs.org/greatwar/index.html
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i
http://ww1ha.org/
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWW.htm
http://digital.lib.umn.edu/warposters/
LIFE IN THE TRENCHES
Diseases – Trench foot, Wiel's Disease, The Trench Influenza. Shell shock
Soldiers food
Burying the dead
Living conditions (Rats, Frogs, and Lice)
Entertainment
Life after the trenches – adjustments and nightmares
Personal accounts from at least 3 soldiers about life in the trenches
LIFE IN THE TRENCHES
Layout of the trenches – how were they built?
No Man’s Land – Why called this?
What was fighting like in the trenches? - Shell-fire and “going over the top”
What were:
- Listening posts
- Runners
- Signalers
Personal account from at least 3 soldiers about fighting in the trenches
War and Medicine
Diseases and battle wounds that would be treated
Field Hospitals – where set up?
Surgeries/Amputations – equipment used, amount of pain felt by the patient
Personal accounts from at least 3 doctors and/or nurses
Stretcher-bearers – their role in the war
What were the Casualty Clearing Stations (trenches)?
War and Medicine
Mutilated veterans and early plastic surgery – what was used?
Psychology and “Shell Shock” – how would soldiers be treated?
Number of casualties (per country involved in fighting)
Personal accounts from at least 5 soldiers about injuries suffered and their experiences
getting treatment
HOMEFRONT
America’s actions at home
- In the factory?
- In families and their homes?
- In the community?
What was the Selective Service Act of 1917? What did it require?
What is “Mobilization” and how did the United States do it?
What happened during the Influenza Pandemic? How did this affect America?
HOMEFRONT
What were Antiwar arguments?
- Who joined in the Antiwar movement?
- Why were they against the war and/or America’s involvement?
At least 3 Political cartoons drawn against the war
What was the Espionage Act 1917 and why was it passed?
What was the Sedition Amendment 1918 and why was it passed?
Poison Gas
When was it first used – French and then German Experiments
What happened at the Second Battle of Ypres?
Retaliation and Escalation
Protection Against Gas
Personal account from at least 2 soldiers about using Poison Gas
Poison Gas
Types of Poison Gas used during the war. Discuss:
Who used it? Where did it originate from? How was it delivered? What were the
side effects on a person who was exposed to it?
Chlorine Gas
Phosgene
Mustard Gas
Personal account from at least 3 soldiers about having been exposed to any of the
poison gases
WAR AT SEA
How and why were Submarines used?
Who mainly used Submarines? Nicknames?
Destruction capability and weapons?
What type of Anti-submarine weapons were there?
Mines
Torpedoes and Torpedo Boats
WAR AT SEA
Briefly describe the main types of ships in the:
- Royal Navy
- German Navy
- American Navy
What were 3 major naval battles that took place?
- Describe who was involved? Why that location? Outcome?
WEAPONS AND NEW TECHNOLOGY
Research and describe how these weapons were used during World War 1:
- Machine Guns
- Heavy artillery
- Tanks
Personal account from at least 3 soldiers about their experiences using any of the
above weapons
WEAPONS AND NEW TECHNOLOGY
Research and describe how these weapons were used during World War 1:
- Bayonets
- Flamethrowers
- Trench mortars
- Grenades
Personal account from at least 3 soldiers about their experiences using any of the
above weapons
WORLD WAR 1 – UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
Soldiers experience in words and photos – Need to find at least 4 soldiers
- Where did they live prior to war (family)? Where they served? What branch of
military? Metals/honors earned?
Each soldier needs to have personal connections concerning any of the following:
- War itself
- Letters home
- Quotes and stories
WORLD WAR 1 – UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
Soldiers experience in words and photos – Need to find at least 4 soldiers
- Where did they live prior to war (family)? Where they served? What branch of
military? Metals/honors earned?
Each soldier needs to have personal connections concerning any of the following:
- War itself
- Letters home
- Quotes and stories
Art and the War
Discuss how Art and Propaganda were used during the war?
What type of Music and Literature were inspired due to the war?
- include at least 2 authors and the titles of their books and a brief plot
summary
- include at least 1 musical artist and the title of his/her song *Include the
lyrics
How were artists and authors censored during the war?
- Give at least 2 examples
Art and the War
Who were 2 Commissioned war painters and what did they paint?
- Be sure to include pictures of their work (if possible)
How did the American culture change because of the war?
Where are there World War 1 memorials? (ex: Washington DC? Pittsburgh? Butler
or surrounding areas?)
- Be sure to include pictures of the monuments (if possible)