The trends of the “long nineteenth century”—empire, industry, nationalism, sovereignty—all came together in the First World War. The results were catastrophic.

It was global. It was total. It was terrible. It was the First World War. Unfortunately, it was not the “War to End all Wars.”

Was the First World War a ‘threshold event’? Let’s look through our three frames to try to determine an answer.

Orient yourself in time and space as you begin Unit 6, by using maps to make predictions about the causes and casualties of the First World War.

A black and white version of the world in 1914 CE, that can be cropped to specific regions and easily printed.

A full-color political map of the world in 1914 CE, highlighting the major states, communities, and cities you’ll learn about in WHP.

Time to track! Add new words to your individualized tracker as you move through Unit 6.

In Unit 6, continue the routine of building a class word wall, an important visual cue and literacy support.

This vocab guide provides a summary of the key vocabulary for the unit.

Vocab cards for each of the key words in this unit.

Here’s the new Unit Problem! Respond to this based on what you currently know… don’t worry if it’s not much—you’re going to learn a lot more!

Students apply what they learned in Making a Prediction Part 1, but this time they make predictions about future population growth by synthesizing information from several different charts.

Students apply what they learned in Making a Prediction Part 1, but this time they make predictions about future population growth by synthesizing information from several different charts.

Today, most people in the world live in democracies, and most governments in the world are democratic. The data shows that this transition to democracy happened only recently.

Revisit the Question Parsing Tool and improve your ability to figure out what you are being asked in writing prompts.

The First World War transformed British society. Nick Dennis explores why Britain entered the conflict and how people in Britain experienced the war.

The First World War feels almost like a murder mystery, with many suspected causes, and complex motives. Millions died in this confusing conflict that gripped the world.

In the summer of 1914, things got pretty heated. Serbian nationalists and an Austrian archduke unleashed tensions that had simmered in Europe for decades.

The outcome of World War I wasn’t decided in Southeast Asia. But it was a world war, and it had significant impacts on the region.

The First World War helped lay the foundations for the modern Middle East. Imperialism, religion, and nationalism all played a role in shaping the region during this conflict.

Time to break out the yarn again! The interconnected nature of World War I becomes even more apparent when you visually mark out the various ways regions and countries were connected.

How does a war become a world war? It’s a tough question to answer, but asking who fought, what they fought for, and where they fought should give you a fighting chance.

Optimistically nicknamed “The War to End All Wars,” the high price tag on World War I had a far-reaching economic impact on nations and colonies around the globe.

Images can tell us a lot about a time period. Examine posters to gain deeper insight into the kinds of messages governments tried to convey through posters.

Why did World War I begin? It’s your opportunity to make a claim!

In many ways World War I was a total war. Entire societies were mobilized to support the war effort. There had never been a war that was so devastating.

How did governments mobilize their populations for war? Use the Quick-Sourcing Tool to assess the primary sources in this collection to find out!

How did governments mobilize their populations for war? The primary sources in this collection will help you formulate a response to this question.

Helen Fairchild was an American nurse who volunteered for the First World War and gave her life for her country.

Ever wonder what it was like to fight in the trenches or miss a loved one who was off at war? You’ll practice using historical empathy to write a letter to someone in battle.

While World War I was raging across the world, the Ottoman Empire attacked its Armenian minority. Millions were murdered and displaced in the Armenian Genocide.

In this activity, you’ll analyze the Mexican and Russian Revolutions to understand how these revolutions were similar and different.

The Mexican Revolution overthrew a dictator in six months, but for the next ten years, revolutionaries fought each other to determine the outcome of the revolution.

Why does one revolution matter so much? The Russian Revolution in 1917 not only transformed Russia, but also set the stage for a changing world over the next century.

How has your understanding changed since the beginning of the unit? Time to revisit the Unit Notebook!

When WWI started, people cheered in the streets. This enthusiasm was soon dampened by the reality of war. The disillusionment that followed the war shaped our modern world.

Socialist philosopher, economist, and teacher who was jailed for opposing German entry into the First World War, Rosa Luxemburg was murdered for calling for a German republic.

This activity asks you to look at various peace terms for World War I and weigh the merits of each according to diverse international interests.

World War I was certainly a pretty big deal. But does it represent a significant change in history, or was it just a result of a series of continuities?

It’s time review the map predictions you made at the beginning of the unit, as you examine a series of new maps to help you think about the unit problem.

A full-color political map of the world in 1750 CE, highlighting the major states, communities, and cities you’ll learn about in WHP.

A full-color political map of the world in 1871 CE, highlighting the major states, communities, and cities you’ll learn about in WHP.

A full-color political map of the world in 1914 CE, highlighting the major states, communities, and cities you’ll learn about in WHP.

A full-color thematic map of Industrialization and Imperialism in 1871 CE, meant to help you support, extend, and challenge the frame narratives.

A full-color thematic map of First World War Casualties and Alliance in 1914 CE, meant to help you support, extend, and challenge the frame narratives.

Another opportunity to show your understanding of the WHP Writing Rubric! Identify and revise a sample essay, focusing specifically on Analysis and Evidence and WHP Concepts.

These DBQ writing samples provide example essays to help support writing instruction in different ways—use as you see fit in your classroom!

Trench warfare in the First World War was horrific enough, but mustard gas really sent it over the top. In this short video, Andrew Wallis, of the Guards Museum in London, exhibits the shockingly inadequate gas hoods that British soldiers relied on to survive the horrors of chemical warfare.

Young British officers might have come from polite society, but the trenches of World War I were far from a posh environment. In this video, Andrew Wallis, of the Guards Museum in London, demonstrates the “streetwise” weapons that British officers used in close-quarters combat.

The First World War began with plans for rapid victories. It degenerated into a stalemate of mud and blood that lasted four long years.

As you know, there were multiple causes of World War I. In this LEQ, it’s your turn to take on a complex historical argument—which were the most significant causes?