Learning Standards and Practices
11.6 THE RISE OF AMERICAN POWER (1890 – 1920): Numerous factors contributed to the
rise of the United States as a world power. Debates over the United States’ role in world
affairs increased in response to overseas expansion and involvement in World War I. United
States participation in the war had important effects on American society.
(Standards: 1, 2, 3, 4: Themes: GEO, SOC, GOV, ECO)
11.6c World War I had important social, political, and economic effects on American society.
Ø Students will investigate the effects of mobilization on the United States economy, including the role and contributions of women and African Americans in the war effort.
11.6 THE RISE OF AMERICAN POWER (1890 – 1920): Numerous factors contributed to the
rise of the United States as a world power. Debates over the United States’ role in world
affairs increased in response to overseas expansion and involvement in World War I. United
States participation in the war had important effects on American society.
(Standards: 1, 2, 3, 4: Themes: GEO, SOC, GOV, ECO)
11.6c World War I had important social, political, and economic effects on American society.
Ø Students will investigate the effects of mobilization on the United States economy, including the role and contributions of women and African Americans in the war effort.
Setting the Stage
Introduce students to the entry of the United States into World War I using the following video:
American Experience: The United States Enters World War I
Introduce students to the entry of the United States into World War I using the following video:
American Experience: The United States Enters World War I
Supporting Question 1: How was the economy impact by the United States’ involvement in World War I?
Formative Assessment: Write a paragraph explaining the impact of Word War I on the United States economy.
Formative Assessment: Write a paragraph explaining the impact of Word War I on the United States economy.
Supporting Question 2: What role did African Americans play in the war effort?
Formative Assessment: Write a paragraph explaining the role of African Americans in the war effort.
Formative Assessment: Write a paragraph explaining the role of African Americans in the war effort.
Supporting Question 3: What role did women play in the war effort?
Formative Assessment: Write a paragraph explaining the role of women in the war effort.
Formative Assessment: Write a paragraph explaining the role of women in the war effort.
Argument: Write an essay explaining the impact of World War I on American society.
Extension: Research the role of Native Americans in World War I.
Taking Informed Action: How is the current fight against terrorism impacting American society? Discuss the positive and negative impact and brainstorm ways to lessen the negative impact.
Extension: Research the role of Native Americans in World War I.
Taking Informed Action: How is the current fight against terrorism impacting American society? Discuss the positive and negative impact and brainstorm ways to lessen the negative impact.