Building Blocks for History Lab: SS.912.A.4.5 Examine causes, course, and consequences of United States involvement in World War I. Essential Question: Should the United States have remained neutral during WWI? Before introducing this history lab to students, they must be familiar with the sinking of the Lusitania and its impact on the U.S. decision to get involved in World War I. They must also be familiar with the Zimmerman telegram and understand the term “unrestricted submarine warfare.” Finally, students need to know what the term “neutral” means in order to understand and answer the essential question. Related content they should know: Lusitania Zimmerman telegram Unrestricted submarine warfare
Building Blocks for History Lab: SS.912.A.4.5 Examine causes, course, and consequences of United States involvement in World War I. Essential Question: Should the United States have remained neutral during WWI? Before introducing this history lab to students, they must be familiar with the sinking of the Lusitania and its impact on the U.S. decision to get involved in World War I. They must also be familiar with the Zimmerman telegram and understand the term “unrestricted submarine warfare.” Finally, students need to know what the term “neutral” means in order to understand and answer the essential question. Related content they should know: Lusitania Zimmerman telegram Unrestricted submarine warfare
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