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First World War Assessment

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Here is a really neat assessment, perfect for middle schoolers who have just learned about WWI. The assessment covers the causes and effects of WWI, causes of WWII, the Treaty of Versailles, trench warfare, and key players of the war in a fun and interesting way. The assessment includes political cartoons, drawings, and great questions. 

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trench warfare, world war i, the treaty of versailles

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treaty of versailles, wwi, trench foot, trench warfare, Assessment, effect of wwi, start of wwii, social studies
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8th - 9th
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Social Studies & History
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