Name __________________________________
Class Period ______________
Due Date _______________
World War I: Foldable
You will create a foldable the identifies World War I as a major era in US
History by defining its defining characteristics (US2B)
Directions:
 Use 5 pieces of printer paper and stagger each one.
 Fold the papers down to create an 9 tab foldable
(About ½ inch apart)
 Staple the top of the papers
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ivj0tFYYoLA
Each foldable page should include the following:
Page 1: Title Page
(1)
A title for the foldable (i.e. World War I, The Great War,
Concepts of World War I)
Page 2: Name Page
(1)
Your name
(2)
Your class period
Page 3: Vocabulary – Defining the “Isms”
(1)
The Definition of Imperialism
(2)
The Definition of Expansionism
(3)
The Definition of Militarism
(4)
The Definition of Isolationism
Page 4: Causes of World War I: Describe how the 5 main causes of World War
I caused WWI
(1)
Nationalism
(2)
Economic Rivalries
(3)
Alliances
(4)
Militarism
(5)
Assassination of Ferdinand
Page 5: Causes of US Involvement in World War I: Describe the 4 main
causes
(1)
Ties with Allies
(2)
German Actions
(3)
Zimmerman Telegram
(4)
Freedom of the Seas
a. The British Blockade
b. Sinking of the Lusitania
c. Sussex Pledge
d. Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Page 6: Technologies of World War I: Describe the impact of each technology
Consider the following statements as you answer the information about the
impact of each technology:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
 What adjectives would you use to describe this technology?
 What must it have been like for combatants to experience this
technology in battle?
 Do you think this technology affected the number of battle
casualties?
Tanks
Machine Guns
Airplanes
Poison Gas
Trench Warfare & its effectiveness/ineffectiveness
Submarines & Battleships
Flamethrowers
Page 7: Key Individuals: Write a 5-6 sentence description and include a picture
of the key people of World War
(1)
General John J Pershing
(2)
Woodrow Wilson
(3)
Alvin York
(4)
Henry Cabot Lodge
(5)
Alfred Thayer Mahan
(6)
Archduke Frances Ferdinand
Page 8: Consequences of World War I: Explain the consequences
(1)
Germany’s Losses
(2)
Austria-Hungary and (Ottoman Empire) Turkey
(3)
Punishing Germany
(4)
League of Nations
(5)
Treaty of Versailles
Page 9: Key Vocabulary: explain the following events/vocabulary of World War I –
include dates when applicable
(1)
American Expeditionary Forces
(2)
Selective Service Act
(3)
Woodrow Wilson’s 14 point plan
(4)
Battle of Meuse Argonne Forest
(5)
The Great Migration
(6)
Foreign Policy
(7)
Volunteerism
(8)
War Bonds
(9)
Victory Gardens
Page 10: Before and After- Maps of Central and Allied Powers
(1)
Label a map of World War I at the outbreak in 1914
(2)
Label a second map that is after the war ended and the Treaty of
Versailles was signed in 1919.
(3)
Answer the following question: How was World War I different from
previous wars?
Grading:
 Each page of the foldable is worth 10 points. (100 points total)
 Grade will be submitted based on accuracy of information, creativity,
organization, coloring, pictures, on time.
 These will serve as your review for the WWI Test & will be displayed in the
B Hall from 200-300.
Helpful Pages for Foldable Due November 14
Reading on top of the desks.

Textbook Help:
 WWI pages 354-384
Maps Before WWI (1914) pages 359 textbook (label Allies, Central, Neutral)- locate Battle
of Meuse Argonne Forest – Victory or defeat for the Allies. Next to the map label its
significance to the war. The packet on the desk in front of you will help you as well.
 Imperialism pg326-346
 Title suggestions - “The Great War1914-1918” Or “The War To End All Wars 1914-1918”