The Great War:
In The Words & Images of the Doughboys
In the 51 months from July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918, the Great Powers of the world mobilized over 65 million soldiers to support their efforts in Great War. At the time many of those who fought called it "The War to End All Wars". Today we simply call it World War I.
Over 8 million of those soldiers gave their lives for their country. Each of those men who fought had a family, their own life, and hopes and dreams just like we do. Who were these men? Why did they fight? What did they think of the Great War? In today's lesson my goal is for you to get to know some these men by studying their photographs and reading what they wrote during the war. |
Our Objectives
History Skills and Methods: 2. The use of primary and secondary sources of information includes an examination of the credibility of each source. History Skills and Methods: 3. Historians develop theses and use evidence to support or refute positions.
I will be able to use primary resources to better understand World War I
and the impact it had on the people who served in it.
I will be able to use primary resources to better understand World War I
and the impact it had on the people who served in it.
What are Primary Sources?
A primary source is an artifact, a document, a recording, or other source of information that was created at the time under study. Sometimes we call these original sources or evidence. Examples include photographs, letters, objects like weapons, clothes or tools, dairies, or other documents.
1. Question: Why are primary sources important to learn about history?
2. Question: How is the way historians use primary sources similar to the way a police officer or detective uses evidence?
1. Question: Why are primary sources important to learn about history?
2. Question: How is the way historians use primary sources similar to the way a police officer or detective uses evidence?
Our Primary Resources:
The National Archives of the United Kingdom has a large collection of letters and journals written by World I soldiers.
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World War I in 3D
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World War I Propaganda at the Library of Congress
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Photos of the Great War
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Your Mission: Due next Wednesday, February 3
- Select 4 primary sources about World War I.
- Your sources must include:
- At least 1 2-D photograph
- At least 1 3-D photograph
- At least 1 written source
- One of your choice
A. A primary source analysis worksheet with at least 8 total questions that identify:
Perspective
Setting
Subject
Mood
B. A thesis sentence with support that identifies one central them that is present in each source
Identify 2 characteristics from each source that support your thesis
C. A propaganda poster that summarizes your 4 sources
Include a motivational slogan
Identify your audience
Identify your message
Identify the emotion you are trying to invoke
D. Write letter to your family at home from someone in your sources in which you:
Identify who you are
What you have been doing
What you think about the war
What you want your family to think
E. A journal or diary entry that:
Identify who you are
What you have been doing
What you think about the war
What you want your family to think