Content Standards:
Students will explain and evaluate the impact of significant social, political, and economic changes during the Progressive Movement (e.g., industrial capitalism, urbanization, political corruption, initiation of reforms) World War I (e.g., imperialism to isolationism, nationalism) and the Twenties (e.g., economic prosperity, consumerism, women's suffrage).
Learning Target:
I can describe the events that led the United States into World War I, & I can analyze the war’s impact on American society.
Today's Agenda:
Students will explain and evaluate the impact of significant social, political, and economic changes during the Progressive Movement (e.g., industrial capitalism, urbanization, political corruption, initiation of reforms) World War I (e.g., imperialism to isolationism, nationalism) and the Twenties (e.g., economic prosperity, consumerism, women's suffrage).
Learning Target:
I can describe the events that led the United States into World War I, & I can analyze the war’s impact on American society.
Today's Agenda:
- Background Question: What was the Committee of Public Information? How did they achieve their goals?
- Activity: World War I Poster Project
- Study: Crash Course Video
- Study: World War I Flashcards
- Reflection Question: What were the Espionage and Sedition Acts? Were they justified during World War I? Explain.