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The Great War: U.S. Division Under Allied Command InteractiveThe Great War: U.S. Division Under Allied Command Interactive
Publisher
American Battle Monuments Commission
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Grade
6th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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Interactives
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The Great War: U.S. Division Under Allied Command

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The victory of Allied forces in World War I is due in large part to the continued collaboration and support of the Allied divisions themselves. Learn more about the ways Australia, Britain, France, and the United States worked together to put an end to the Great War with an interactive timeline and map.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

world war i, military history, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have class members work on individual tablets or computers, and reconvene with group members to share what they have learned
  • Include in a lesson on the American entrance into WWI

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires Adobe® Flash Player; you may need to allow your browser to play the interactive
  • Some learners may be confused by the level of military detail in the timeline, while others may enjoy it
  • Clicking on the top right banner brings users back to the publisher's main page, which is helpful for research purposes but possibly frustrating if people are trying to peruse the map

Pros

  • Provides a thorough look at the United States military strategy during WWI
  • Options to zoom in and out of the timeline enhance the interactive experience
  • Includes a background section and a conclusion section
  • Primary source images and comprehensive vocabulary assistance are an asset to a World History or American History class

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3 RH.6-8.4 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.4 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3 RH.11-12.4

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