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Lesson 1 (from Chapter I and II)

Objective

Chapter I and II

World War I took place from 1914 to 1918, with a peace treaty being signed in 1919. The United States entered the war in 1917, and many American men fought (and died) in the conflicts in Europe. The war, nicknamed the Great War, had a great influence on American culture at the time since it was on the forefront of everyone's minds. Jake enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1917 to fight in Europe. The objective of this lesson is to learn about World War I, focusing on its impact on the culture and events in the story.

Lesson

1) Class Discussion: When did World War I begin? Who was involved? How did the United States become involved? Why did so many men join the military during World War I? What influence did World War I have on American society? What is the significance of World War...

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