The Great War - History Book Chapter Page 26
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26Use the quotation about Germany’s sinking of the British
Use this anti-German (Hun) World War I poster and your
passenger ship Lusitania and your knowledge of world
knowledge of world history to answer question 3.
history to answer questions 1 and 2.
Additional Test Practice, pp. S1-S33.
The responsibility for the death of so many American
citizens, which is deeply regretted by everyone in Germany,
in a large measure falls upon the American government. It
could not admit that Americans were being used as shields
for English contraband [smuggled goods]. In this regard
America had permitted herself to be misused in a
disgraceful manner by England. And now, instead of calling
England to account, she sends a note to the German
government.
from Vossische Zeitung, May 18, 1915
3. Which of the following best describes the depiction of the
1. Which of the following statements best describes the
German soldier in this poster?
sentiments of the writer?
A. noble and courageous
A. The sinking of the Lusitania was a tragic mistake.
B. weak and disorganized
B. America was right to blame Germany for the attack.
C. cruel and barbaric
C. The American government failed to protect its citizens.
D. dangerous and cunning
D. England should keep its vessels off the Atlantic Ocean.
2. The sinking of the Lusitania ultimately played a role in
prompting Germany to
A. abandon the Schlieffen Plan.
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B. halt unrestricted submarine warfare.
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Diagnostic tests
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Strategies
C. declare war on the United States.
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Additional practice
D. begin a widespread rationing program.
ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT
Interact with History
1.
Conducting Internet Research
On page 840, you examined whether it is always right to
While World War I was extremely costly, staying prepared for
support an ally or friend. Now that you have read the chapter,
the possibility of war today is also expensive. Work in groups
reevaluate your decision. If you chose to follow your ally into
of three or four to research the defense budgets of several of
World War I, do you still feel it was the right thing to do? Why or
the world’s nations. Have each group member be responsible
why not? If you decided to stay out of war, what are your
for one country. Go to the Web Research Guide at
feelings now? Discuss your opinions with a small group.
to learn about conducting research on the
2.
WRITING ABOUT HISTORY
Internet. Use your research to
Explain in several paragraphs which
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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examine how much money each country spends on
one of the new or enhanced weapons of World War I you think
defense, as well as what percentage of the overall budget
had the greatest impact on the war and why. Consider the
such spending represents.
following:
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create a large comparison chart of the countries’ budgets.
discuss with your classmates whether the amounts spent for
• which weapon might have had the widest use
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military and defense are justified.
• which weapon might have inflicted the greatest damage on
Present your research to the class. Include a list of your Web
the enemy
resources.
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