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WWI Review

Explore the events of World War I, including Russia's withdrawal, the fight on the Western Front, the collapse of the Central Powers, and the human and economic costs of the war. Consider the future of Europe and the need for lasting peace.

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WWI Review

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  1. WWI Review • How is Russia performing in 1916? • Why did Great Britain wage war in the Gallipoli Peninsula? • What caused the U.S. to enter WWI?

  2. World War I Ends What is the future of Europe?

  3. A Global War

  4. Eastern Front Warfare Russia Withdraws • 1917 Russian Army refuses to fight • Treaty of Brest-Litovsk signed with Germany [1918] • Treaty reduces size of Russia

  5. Russia Loses Territory Treaty of Brest-Litovsk March 1918

  6. Critical Thinking? How does the withdrawal of Russia change the War?

  7. Fight for the Western Front 1918

  8. War on the Western Front The Final Battle • Germany now places all effort into the Western Front • Germans once again march towards Paris • A SECOND Battle of the Marne River...

  9. American Troops • 2-million fresh American Troops overpower German soldiers • The Allies steadily march into Germany

  10. The Central Powers Crumble Austria-Hungary Ottoman Empire Germany Kaiser Wilhelm steps down Surrender Internal Revolution Empire Ends Germany declared Republic

  11. Armistice • An agreement to stop fighting • On November 11th, 1918: • World War I Ends

  12. The Human Cost of the War • 8.5 million lives • 23 million injured

  13. Total

  14. Losses in World War I 100,000 per symbol

  15. The Economic Cost of the War • France and Belgium towns/cities were destroyed • Countries of Europe heavily in debt to the United States

  16. Give Peace a Chance? Now that the World War I is over, what has to be done to promote a lasting peace?

  17. Perspective Analysis • As a member of the United States Government, outline your plan for peace with Germany. • As a member of the French Government, outline your plan for peace with Germany.

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